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Toxigenic Fungi And Fungal Mycotoxins In Food

Toxigenic Fungi And Fungal Mycotoxins In Food

Growth of prevalent filamentous fungi in foods may result in the production of mycotoxins, which can cause a variety of adverse effects in humans, including allergic reactions, immunosuppression, and cancer. Mycotoxins aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, fumonisins, tnchothecenes, and zearalenone are the most significant. Aflatoxins are potent carcinogens and, in conjunction with the hepatitis B virus, are … Read more

Candida parapsilosis – Morphology, Pathogenesis, Transmission, Treatment

Candida parapsilosis - Morphology, Pathogenesis, Transmission, Treatment

Kingdom: Fungi Division: Ascomycota Class: Saccharomycetes Order: Saccharomycetales Family: Saccharomycetaceae Genus: Candida Species: C. parapsilosis What is Candida parapsilosis? Taxonomy of Candida parapsilosis The taxonomy of Candida parapsilosis is as follows: Candida parapsilosis belongs to the kingdom Fungi and the phylum Ascomycota, which includes a diverse group of fungi. It falls under the class Saccharomycetes, which … Read more

Candida glabrata – Morphology, Pathogenesis, Treatment, Prevention

Candida glabrata - Morphology, Pathogenesis, Treatment, Prevention

Kingdom: Fungi Division: Ascomycota Class: Saccharomycetes Order: Saccharomycetales Family: Saccharomycetaceae Genus: Candida Species: C. glabrata What is Candida glabrata? Habitat of Candida glabrata Candida glabrata is a common yeast found in a variety of habitats, including human hosts and the environment. Here are the principal environments in which Candida glabrata is found: Morphology of Candida glabrata Candida glabrata … Read more

Candida tropicalis – Morphology, Pathogenesis, Transmisssion, Treatment

Candida tropicalis - Morphology, Pathogenesis, Transmisssion, Treatment

Kingdom: Fungi Division: Ascomycota Class: Saccharomycetes Order: Saccharomycetales Family: Saccharomycetaceae Genus: Candida Species: C. tropicalis Habitat of Candida tropicalis Candida tropicalis is a yeast species that inhabits a variety of natural environments and the human body. Here are some typical environments where Candida tropicalis is found: Morphological features of Candida tropicalis Candida tropicalis is a yeast species with … Read more

Aspergillosis – Causative Agent, Symptoms, Types, Treatment

Aspergillosis - Causative Agent, Symptoms, Types, Treatment

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

Zygomycosis (Mucormycosis) – Causative Agent, Symptoms, Prevention, Treatment

Zygomycosis (Mucormycosis) - Causative Agent, Symptoms, Prevention, Treatment

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

Pneumocystosis – Causative Agent, Treatment, Prevention

Pneumocystosis - Causative Agent, Treatment, Prevention

Properties  There are three unique morphological phases in this organism: Pathogenesis and Immunity  Clinical Syndromes  Epidemiology  Laboratory Diagnosis Treatment Prevention and Control 

Algae Bioreactor – Definition, Types, Feature, Uses

Algae Bioreactor - Definition, Types, Feature, Uses

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

Cryptococcus neoformans – Structure, Infection, Habitat

Cryptococcus neoformans - Structure, Infection, Habitat

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

Penicillium chrysogenum – Morphology, Habitat, Characteristics

Penicillium chrysogenum - Morphology, Habitat, Characteristics

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

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