Aspergillus clavatus- An Overview

Aspergillus clavatus

What is Aspergillus clavatus? Aspergillus clavatus is a pathogenic species of fungi, that produces mycotoxins that cause severe pulmonary disease, an allergic reaction commonly known as malt’s worker’s lung. They produce millions of very tiny spores known as conidia, that circulate freely in the air and when inhaled. they cause allergic reactions which may be severe in immune-compromised patients. The conidia are produced asexually by sporulation and dispersed into the air. Besides the production of poisonous mycotoxins, this mold-like fungus …Read more

Trichophyton spp- An Overview

Trichophyton mentagrophyte

Trichophyton is a dermatophyte fungus classified along with Epidermophyton and Microsporum spp. Dermatophytic fungi are known to cause of dermatophytosis, a cutaneous infection of the skin, hair, and nails, in humans and animals. Trichophyton spp specifically causes tinea infections such as tines pedis (Athletes foot), tinea capitis (ringworms), tinea crusi (jock itch), and infections of the nails, beards, skin, and scalp. It has a global distribution, with varients of its species spread in various parts of the globe. There are several …Read more

Alternaria alternata- An Overview

Morphological and Cultural Features of Alternaria alternata

Alternaria spp Alternaria spp are a group of Ascomycete fungi that are known for their saprophytic nature in decomposing soil and plants. They are ubiquitous, found in soil, air, and plants. They have a clinical impact as well as, it is a plant pathogen. There are over 299 species of Alternaria spp with the most commonly known species including: A. alternariae A. botrytis A. leptinellae A. oudemansii A. scirpinfestans Some species are endophytic, living on plant parts such as seeds …Read more

Coccidioidomycosis- An Overview

Arthroconidia of Coccidioides

Coccidioidomycosis is a systemic infection caused by inhalation of Coccidioides immitis or Coccidioides posadasii spores. It affects both humans and animals. It is also known as Valley fever or cocci or California fever, or desert rheumatism, or San Joaquin Valley fever. The spores of the causative agents are commonly found in soil in endemic areas, where they get distributed into the air. It commonly occurs in gardening areas, construction, farming, wind areas. Endemic areas affected are the arid areas of the United …Read more