Microbiology Archives - Page 69 of 121

Candida glabrata – Morphology, Pathogenesis, Treatment, Prevention

• Published on April 13, 2024 • 21 min readby Editorial Team

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

• Published on April 13, 2024 • 23 min readby Editorial Team

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

• Published on April 13, 2024 • 9 min readby Editorial Team

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

• Published on April 13, 2024 • 15 min readby Editorial Team

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

• Published on April 13, 2024 • 4 min readby Editorial Team

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

• Published on April 13, 2024 • 15 min readby Editorial Team

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

• Published on April 13, 2024 • 17 min readby Editorial Team

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

• Published on April 13, 2024 • 15 min readby Editorial Team

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 – Habitat, Life Cycle, Morphology, Pathogenesis

• Published on April 13, 2024 • 22 min readby Editorial Team

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

Trichophyton spp – Morphology, Life cycle, Pathogenesis

• Published on April 13, 2024 • 14 min readby Editorial Team

Trichophyton is a genus of fungi that comprises the parasitic species responsible for tinea, athlete’s foot, ringworm, jock itch, and similar infections of the nail, beard, skin, and scalp. Trichophyton fungi are characterized by the development of both macro- and microconidia with smooth walls. Macroconidia are thin- or thick-walled, clavate to fusiform, and range in … Read more