Phialophora verrucosa
Encyclopedia
Phialophora verrucosa is a species of fungus
in the genus Phialophora
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It can be associated with chromoblastomycosis
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Fungus
A fungus is a member of a large group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds , as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, Fungi, which is separate from plants, animals, and bacteria...
in the genus Phialophora
Phialophora
Phialophora is a form genus of fungus with short conidiophores, sometimes reduced to phialides; their conidia are unicellular. They may be parasites, or saprophitic.Genetic analysis of Phialophora shows that it is a paraphyletic grouping....
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It can be associated with chromoblastomycosis
Chromoblastomycosis
Chromoblastomycosis is a long-term fungal infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue . The infection occurs most commonly in tropical or subtropical climates, often in rural areas...
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