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Introduction Trichosporon is a genus of anamorphic, yeast-like basidiomycetous fungi widely distributed in nature, particularly in tropical and temperate regions. First identified by Beigel in 1865, it commonly exists as a saprophytic organism in soil, water, plants, and animal droppings. In humans, it is a …
Introduction Proteus hauseri is a Gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic bacillus in the Enterobacteriaceae family. It is closely related to other Proteus species and commonly found in soil, water, and the human gastrointestinal tract. Though less prevalent than P. mirabilis, P. hauseri can cause opportunistic infections—especially in …
Introduction of Klebsiella ozaenae Klebsiella pneumoniae subspecies ozaenae (Klebsiella ozaenae) is a Gram-negative bacterium (GNB), primarily associated with atrophic rhinitis (ozena), a chronic condition of the nasal cavity characterized by tissue thinning and unpleasant odor. It is also known as a normal inhabitant of the oral and …