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No full textNot AvailableFisheries has been a traditional enterprise in Kerala with a contribution of 1.95% to the NSDP during 2003-04. The state has built an impressive infrastructure both in fish and fish processing sector The sector provides employment to more than one million people either directly or indirectly. This article outlines the impact of fisheries on the development of economy of the state and suggests measures to achieve the targets to ensure a viable fisheries sector.Not Availabl
Subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis due to Exophiala spinifera in an immunocompromised host
No full textA case of phaeohyphomycosis presenting as multiple subcutaneous
abscesses in a young lady with deteriorating liver function was
reported here. The lesion started as a solitary abscess in the neck,
mimicking tuberculous cold abscess and rapidly involved the face,
chest, arms, and legs within six months with ulceration and discharge
of thick brownish foul smelling pus. Potassium hydroxide mount of pus
from various sites revealed septate dematiaceous hyphae and
pseudohyphae. Culture yielded pure growth of Exophiala spinifera .
Tissue debridement was done along with initiation of antifungal therapy
with ketoconazole. As liver function deteriorated, antifungal therapy
was withdrawn after seven days. Patient expired three weeks after
admission due to hepatic failure
