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Geotrichum klebahnii: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

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Lacking blastoconidia (budding yeast cells), distinguishing Geotrichum klebahnii from Trichosporon

Introduction Geotrichum klebahnii is a rare, opportunistic, yeast-like fungus that is found globally in environments like soil, dairy products, and organic waste, but can act as an emerging pathogen in humans. Along with Geotrichum candidum, it is one of the only species within its genus …

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Cladosporium: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

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Cladosporium on Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SDA) forms velvety, olive-green to blackish-green colonies with a dark reverse

Introduction Cladosporium is a genus of fungi that belongs to the phylum Ascomycota. It is a diverse and widespread group of molds that can be found in various environments, including soil, plants, decaying organic matter, and indoor spaces. Cladosporium species are known for their ability …

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