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Candidiasis, also known as a yeast infection, is a fungal infection caused by a group of yeasts called Candida. Candida is a normal part of the human microbiota and is commonly found in the mouth, gut, and female genital tract. However, when there is an overgrowth of Candida, it can cause infection. Candidiasis can occur … Read more
Kingdom: Fungi Division: Ascomycota Class: Sordariomycetes Order: Hypocreales Family: Nectriaceae Genus: Fusarium Fusarium is a large genus of filamentous fungi belonging to the hyphomycetes group, which is extensively distributed in soil and closely associated with plants. The majority of species are saprobes and are relatively abundant constituents of the soil microbiome. Certain species generate mycotoxins … Read more
Coccidioides is a genus of dimorphic fungi that exist as both mycelia and spherules. Mycelia and spherules are both asexual structures. Sexual coccidiosis has not been identified. The results of a molecular analysis indicate that Coccidioides is related to ascomycetes such as Histoplasma capsulatum and Blastomyces dermatitidis. There are two recognized taxa within the genus … Read more
Kingdom: Fungi Division: Ascomycota Class: Eurotiomycetes Order: Onygenales Family: Ajellomycetaceae Genus: Blastomyces Species: B. dermatitidis Morphology of Blastomyces dermatitidis Blastomyces dermatitidis is a dimorphic fungus that causes blastomycosis, a fungal infection in humans and animals. The fungus exists in two different morphological forms, the yeast phase, and the mold phase. Overall, the morphology of Blastomyces dermatitidis … Read more
What is Loa loa? Epidemiology of Loiasis Morphology of Loa loa Loa loa Life Cycle The life cycle of Loa loa is a complex process involving two hosts: humans as the definitive host and Chrysops flies as the intermediate host. The cycle begins with the transmission of the parasite through the bite of an infected … Read more
What is Entamoeba Histolytica? Definition of Entamoeba Histolytica Entamoeba histolytica is a single-celled, anaerobic parasitic organism that causes amoebiasis, a disease characterized by intestinal and sometimes extraintestinal infections. It exists in both active (trophozoite) and dormant (cyst) forms, the latter being responsible for environmental survival and transmission of the infection, particularly in tropical regions. The … Read more
Giardia is an infectious parasite and responsible for the diarrheal illness known as giardiasis. Giardia mainly infects humans, cats, and dogs. Giardia Classification Domain: Eukaryota (unranked): Excavata Phylum: Metamonada Order: Diplomonadida Family: Hexamitidae Subfamily: Giardiinae Genus: Giardia Giardia Giardia Characteristics Giardia infection/Giardiasis Giardiasis definition Giardiasis is an intestinal infection caused by the protozoan Giardia lamblia. … Read more
Basidiomycetes are harmful as well as useful. Their attack foods and ornamental plants, cause many different diseases including seedling diseases, wood rots, root and stem rots, seed diseases (smuts), and rusts, on the other hand, it used as humans foods.
Key Points on Deuteromycetes Here are the key points summarizing the characteristics and significance of Deuteromycetes: What are Deuteromycetes? Characteristic Features of Deuteromycetes Classification of Deuteromycetes The Deuteromycetes, commonly known as the ‘imperfect fungi,’ are categorized into four distinct form orders based on various characteristics. Each form order represents a unique mode of reproduction and … Read more
What is Yeast? Definition of Yeast Cell A yeast cell is a single-celled, eukaryotic microorganism belonging to the fungus kingdom, characterized by its ability to ferment sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide. It is widely used in baking, brewing, and biotechnological industries. Yeast cells vary in size and shape, reproduce mainly asexually through budding, and … Read more
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