Aspergillus fumigatus: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Aspergillus fumigatus colony morphology on Czapek-Dox agar plate

Introduction Aspergillus fumigatus is a filamentous fungus and one of the most common and clinically relevant species in the Aspergillus genus. It is widely distributed in the environment and can be found in soil, compost, decaying vegetation, and indoor environments. It is known for its …

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

Sporangiophores, columellae and rhizoids of Rhizopus species in LPCB preparation of culture microscopy

Introduction Rhizopus is a genus of fungi belonging to the phylum Zygomycota and the class Mucoromycotina. It is one of the most well-known and common genera of the Mucoraceae family. Rhizopus species are saprophytic fungi, meaning they obtain nutrients by decomposing organic matter in their …

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

Introduction Mucor is a genus of fungi belonging to the family Mucoraceae within the phylum Zygomycota. These fungi are commonly known as mold and are ubiquitous in the environment, found in soil, decaying organic matter, and on various surfaces. Mucor species play essential roles in …

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Candida tropicalis: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Various Candida species grew on Candida CHROMAgar -Candida albicans (green), Candida tropicalis (cream-colored to light pink colonies), Candida glabrata (purple to lavender-color), Candida krusei(dark blue to mauve colonies), and Candida parapsilosis (cream-colored) as shown in the figure.

Introduction Candida tropicalis is a species of yeast, belonging to the Candida genus, commonly found in the environment and on the human body as part of the normal microbial flora. Similar to other Candida species, it can exist as a commensal organism, coexisting harmlessly with …

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Candida glabrata: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Yeast cells and hyphae of Candida glabrata in Giemsa stained smear of sputum microscopy at a magnification of 1000X

Introduction Candida glabrata is a species of yeast, specifically a type of fungus, that belongs to the Candida genus. It is commonly found in the environment and is also part of the normal microbial flora on the skin and mucous membranes of humans. While it …

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