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 …
Coccidioides
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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 …
Sporotrichosis
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 …
Dermatophytes
Introduction Dermatophytes are a group of fungi that primarily infect keratinized tissues of the skin, hair, and nails, causing a variety of superficial infections known as dermatophytosis. These infections, commonly Read More …