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Introduction Morphology Prototheca exhibits a unique morphology in cultural media. It forms smooth, creamy colonies on SDA. Moreover, its colonies remain non-filamentous. It produces spherical or oval cells in microscopic preparations. Furthermore, cells display a thick, refractile wall. In addition, internal endospores are occasionally arranged …
Introduction of Paecilomyes marquandii Paecilomyces marquandii is a saprophytic fungus found in soil and decaying matter. Moreover, it sometimes acts as an opportunistic pathogen. Additionally, it infects immunocompromised patients. Furthermore, clinicians report emerging cases of this fungus in various clinical settings. Morphology The fungus forms …
Introduction Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory pathogen that affects children and older adults. Additionally, it belongs to the Paramyxoviridae family and emerged in 2001. Moreover, it shares genetic similarities with Avian Metapneumovirus, suggesting a possible zoonotic origin. HMPV typically causes respiratory symptoms like coughing, wheezing, …
Introduction Candidiasis is an infection caused by Candida fungi, commonly Candida albicans. These fungi naturally live on the skin and inside the body, like in the mouth, throat, gut, and vagina, without causing problems. However, if the environment inside the body changes or the immune …
Introduction Scedosporium is a genus of fungi that belongs to the phylum Ascomycota. It is a medically important group of molds known for their ability to cause a wide range of infections in humans. The genus was first described in 1913 by Paul Vuillemin and …