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

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

Geotrichum candidum colony morphology on Sabouraud dextrose agar (SDA) in clinical specimen, pus

Introduction Geotrichum is a genus of fungi that belong to the family Geotrichaceae. These fungi are commonly found in various environmental settings, including soil, water, and decaying organic matter. Geotrichum species can also be found as part of the natural microbiota in humans and animals. …

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