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Saprophyte [38.4%] and 25 yeasts were [61.6%] and in the study of normal tissues by KOH, 25 positive cases have been reported, 13 patients [52%], saprophytic [mycelium], 12 patients [48%] yeast was observed.
Chromobacterium violaceum is an aerobic, gram-negative bacillus usually found as a
saprophyte in soil and water in tropical and subtropical regions (1).
The spores of this
saprophyte are found in soil and bird droppings.
Ecomorphotype #1 Ecomorphotype #2 1 2 Ecological group, pathologic role Saprotroph, in some cases
Saprophyte, in some cases facultative parasite on weakened facultative parasite on trees.
Documentations as early as 1886 describe this fungus as a
saprophyte in the gastro-intestinal tract of reptiles and amphibians.
seeberi has a morphology similar to those of some fish parasites, it "..may also be a parasite or
saprophyte of fish and that man, equines, and cattle obtain the infection through water in which fish harbouring the parasite live."
Although mainly a
saprophyte that lives in the plant-soil environment, L.
Gram's stain of vaginal fluid shows a decreased or absence of [H.sub.2] [O.sub.2] producing lactobacilli (Doderlein Bacilli) a
saprophyte in the vagina to maintain the acid pH, which prevents the bacterial vaginosis.
[2] It is physiologically versatile and flourishes as a
saprophyte in warm moist situations in the human environment, including sink, drains, respirators, humidifiers and disinfectant solutions.
Disseminated disease and pulmonary, sinus, bone, CNS and kidney infections have been described in hosts with a variety of underlying conditions including hematological malignancies, diabetes, immunosuppressive therapy and organ transplant [6] .This
saprophyte have been isolated from soil, decaying vegetation, poultry and cattle manure, polluted streams and coastal water [7].
is
saprophyte and lives in the surrounding environment.