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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 …
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 …
Introduction Sporotrichosis is a fungal infection caused by Sporothrix schenckii, a dimorphic fungus that can infect humans and animals. This infection primarily affects the skin and subcutaneous tissues but can Read More …
Introduction Medical Helminthology is a branch of parasitology that studies helminths, parasitic worms that cause human diseases. Helminths are multicellular, eukaryotic organisms that belong to several different taxonomic groups. They Read More …
Introduction Entamoeba gingivalis is a protozoan parasite that primarily resides in the oral cavity. It was the first amoeba discovered in humans, identified in 1849 by Friedrich Lösch. Unlike other Read More …