Penicillium notatum

Figure: Penicillium chrysogenum. Image Source: Pinterest, created using biorender.com Penicillium chrysogenum is also known as Penicillium notatum, the first Penicillium fungi used for the isolation of penicillin antibiotics, which is used for the treatment of Gram-positive bacteria. It is also used in the production of other β-lactam antibiotics. It is an allergen and has pathogenic activity however it is uncommon in causing disease in humans. Incidences of opportunistic infections by P.chrysogenum have however been reported, causing infections in immune-compromised persons …Read more