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Introduction Fonsecaea is a genus of fungi commonly associated with human and animal infections. It belongs to the class Eurotiomycetes and the order Chaetothyriales. The most clinically relevant species within this genus is Fonsecaea pedrosoi, which is known to cause chromoblastomycosis, a chronic and localized …
Introduction Microsporum ferrugineum is a species of dermatophytic fungus that belongs to the genus Microsporum. Dermatophytes are a group of fungi that are capable of infecting and colonizing the outer layers of the skin, hair, and nails, causing various dermatophytosis or “ringworm” infections in humans …
Introduction Malassezia is a genus of yeast-like fungi that belongs to the class Malasseziomycetes. These fungi are part of the normal skin microbiota of humans and other animals, commonly found on the skin surfaces, particularly in sebum-rich areas such as the scalp, face, chest, and …
Introduction Bipolaris is a genus of filamentous fungi belonging to the family Pleosporaceae within the order Pleosporales. These fungi are commonly found in various environments, such as soil, plant debris, and decaying vegetation. Bipolaris species (they) are known to be plant pathogens, causing a range …
Introduction Epidermophyton floccosum is a dermatophyte fungus belonging to the group of fungi responsible for causing superficial fungal infections in humans and animals. Dermatophytes are known for their ability to infect the skin, hair, and nails, causing conditions collectively referred to as dermatophytosis or ringworm …
Introduction Sporothrix schenckii is a dimorphic fungus and the causative agent of the infection known as sporotrichosis or “rose gardener’s disease.” It is a relatively common fungal pathogen found worldwide, and it primarily affects the skin and subcutaneous tissues, although it can occasionally spread to …
Introduction Trichophyton mentagrophytes is a dermatophyte fungus belonging to the genus Trichophyton, which is known for causing various skin infections in humans and animals. It is an anthropophilic fungus, meaning it primarily infects humans, but it can also infect animals like rodents and domesticated pets. …
Introduction Penicillium marneffei is a thermally dimorphic fungus and a significant human pathogen, causing a rare but severe disease called penicilliosis marneffei. It is classified under the phylum Ascomycota and the family Talaromycetaceae. The fungus was first discovered and described by a French physician, Captain …