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Aspergillus fumigatus |
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Aspergillus a genus of fungi (molds), several species of which are parasitic and opportunistic pathogens. Others produce toxins and when they contaminate animal feeds they can cause heavy losses. Includes A. amstelodami, A. chevalieri, A. clavatus, A. flavus oryzae, A. fumigatus, A. maydis, A. niger, A. ochraceus, A. parasiticus, A. taumanii, A. wentii. Aspergillus fumigatus a cause of respiratory tract disease in many species. See airsacculitis, aspergillosis. Aspergillus nidulans, Aspergillus versicolor produce known carcinogenic toxin, sterigmatocystin. Aspergillus terreus
a cause of fescue foot and the most common cause of canine disseminated aspergillosis. Aspergillus fumigatus Microbiology The fungal species that is the most common cause of human aspergillosis, which may infect the lungs, invade blood vessels, or disseminate to various organs. See Aspergillosis. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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