Does entomopathogenic agents like fungi, bacteria, viruses which are used in biological control programs for pest control, in the human body can they also be pathogens?
Yes Amir, for instance there are some reported cases of pulmonary infection in humans by the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana, developed in people who apply these biological agents in the field without the use of protection masks or equipment. Subsequent radiological examinations demostrated dissemination lesions in the lungs. Also in non target wild animals like lizards, turtles and alligators there are fatal cases of pulmonary infections with Beauveria bassiana reported in the literature..
Article Fatal Mycotic Pulmonary Disease of Captive American Alligators
https://books.google.com.co/books?id=wrX8CAAAQBAJ&pg=PA968&lpg=PA968&dq=Pulmon+infection+with+Beauveria+bassiana&source=bl&ots=Za2-V2GG1B&sig=ACfU3U26cbzZS5L2J4QBht0XbjlnNlhMaA&hl=es-419&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi78-STyp7hAhWDylkKHYfMDOw4ChDoATAAegQIBxAB#v=onepage&q=Pulmon%20infection%20with%20Beauveria%20bassiana&f=false
yes they can , and to make sure that they aren't pathogens for human an mammalia to conduct the hemolysis bio assay test using the blood agar media .
Yes Amir, for instance there are some reported cases of pulmonary infection in humans by the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana, developed in people who apply these biological agents in the field without the use of protection masks or equipment. Subsequent radiological examinations demostrated dissemination lesions in the lungs. Also in non target wild animals like lizards, turtles and alligators there are fatal cases of pulmonary infections with Beauveria bassiana reported in the literature..
Article Fatal Mycotic Pulmonary Disease of Captive American Alligators
https://books.google.com.co/books?id=wrX8CAAAQBAJ&pg=PA968&lpg=PA968&dq=Pulmon+infection+with+Beauveria+bassiana&source=bl&ots=Za2-V2GG1B&sig=ACfU3U26cbzZS5L2J4QBht0XbjlnNlhMaA&hl=es-419&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi78-STyp7hAhWDylkKHYfMDOw4ChDoATAAegQIBxAB#v=onepage&q=Pulmon%20infection%20with%20Beauveria%20bassiana&f=false
Cautions should be taken in consideration when using such pathogens .Wearing protective clothes such as masks,gloves and lab coats are needed.These pathogens should be used only at the recommended dose .
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