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Aspergillus species are responsible for a wide variety of diseases in humans, ranging from direct invasion to hypersensitivity reactions. The majority of human diseases are caused by Aspergillus fumigatus and Aspergillus niger, and less frequently by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus clavatus. Aspergillus, the mould (a type of fungus) that causes aspergillosis, is prevalent both inside … Read more
Causative Agent Habitat Transmission Risk factors Types of mucormycosis (Zygomycosis) Symptoms of Zygomycosis (Mucormycosis) The symptoms of mucormycosis vary on where the fungus is growing in the body. 1,4 Contact your healthcare practitioner if you believe you have mucormycosis-related symptoms. The following are symptoms of rhinocerebral (sinus and brain) mucormycosis: The following are symptoms of … Read more
Properties There are three unique morphological phases in this organism: Pathogenesis and Immunity Clinical Syndromes Epidemiology Laboratory Diagnosis Treatment Prevention and Control
The Algae Bioreactor is a closed system that treats wastewater and produces biofuels using algae. The earliest commercial applications of algae bioreactors occurred in the 1960s for wastewater treatment. With the increasing global demand for alternative energy sources, the usage of algae bioreactors for biofuel production has risen to prominence in the 21st century. The … Read more
Kingdom: Fungi Division: Ascomycota Class: Eurotiomycetes Order: Eurotiales Family: Trichocomaceae Genus: Aspergillus Species: A. fumigatus Aspergillus fumigatus General Characteristics of Aspergillus spp Aspergillus spp. is a group of fungi that belong to the Ascomycota phylum. There are over 200 species of Aspergillus, and they are ubiquitous in nature, being found in soil, decaying organic matter, and on food … Read more
Aspergillus flavus is a type of fungus that is widely distributed all over the world. It is a saprotrophic and pathogenic species that mainly colonizes cereal grains, legumes, and tree nuts. Typically, postharvest rot develops during harvest, storage, and/or transit. Its name flavus comes from the Latin word meaning yellow because of the color of … Read more
Kingdom: Fungi Division: Ascomycota Class: Eurotiomycetes Order: Eurotiales Family: Trichocomaceae Genus: Aspergillus Species: A. niger History of Aspergillus niger Aspergillus niger is a filamentous fungus that belongs to the Aspergillus genus. It is commonly found in soil and decaying plant matter and has been known to humans for centuries. Here is a brief history of Aspergillus niger: … Read more
Characteristics of Cryptococcus neoformans Habitat of Cryptococcus neoformans Morphology of Cryptococcus neoformans Cultural characteristics of Cryptococcus neoformans Life Cycle of Cryptococcus neoformans Virulence Factors of Cryptococcus neoformans Cryptococcus neoformans is a fungal pathogen that causes life-threatening infections, primarily in immunocompromised individuals. Some of the virulence factors of Cryptococcus neoformans are: These virulence factors enable Cryptococcus neoformans to evade host … Read more
Kingdom: Fungi Division: Ascomycota Class: Eurotiomycetes Order: Eurotiales Family: Trichocomaceae Genus: Penicillium Species: P. chrysogenum Characteristics and significance Habitat of Penicillium chrysogenum Morphology of Penicillium chrysogenum Genome structure Cultural characteristics of Penicillium chrysogenum Penicillium chrysogenum has distinct cultural characteristics that can help identify it in a laboratory setting. Here are some of its cultural characteristics: Life Cycle of Penicillium chrysogenum … Read more
Alternaria alternata is a fungus that causes leaf spots, rots, blights, and other plant maladies. It is an opportunistic pathogen that affects over 380 plant species. Additionally, it can cause upper respiratory tract infections and asthma in immunocompromised humans. Classification of Alternaria alternata Kingdom Fungi Phylum Ascomycota Class Euascomycetes Order Pleosporales Family Pleosporaceae Genus Alternaria Habitat … Read more
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