Introduction Dematiaceous fungi are a heterogeneous group of melanized fungi characterized by the presence of dark, pigmented hyphae and spores due to the production of melanin in their cell walls. Read More …
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Paracoccidioides
Introduction Paracoccidioides is a dimorphic fungus that causes paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM), a systemic fungal infection endemic to certain parts of Latin America. The disease primarily affects the lungs but can disseminate Read More …
Coccidioides
Introduction Coccidioides is a dimorphic fungi that causes coccidioidomycosis, also known as Valley Fever. The disease primarily affects the lungs but can disseminate to other organs in severe cases. There Read More …
Blastomyces
Introduction Blastomyces is a genus of dimorphic fungi that causes blastomycosis, a systemic fungal infection. The primary species causing human disease include: Blastomyces dermatitidis Blastomyces gilchristii Blastomyces helicus (less common, Read More …
Histoplasmosis
Introduction Histoplasmosis is a systemic fungal infection caused by Histoplasma capsulatum, a dimorphic fungus that can exist as a mold in the environment and as a yeast in human tissues. Read More …