Pseudallescheria
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Pseudallescheria boydii is a species of fungus
classified under Ascomycota
. It is associated with some forms of eumycetoma
and maduromycosis. The asexual form of this organism is named Scedosporium apiospermum.
This fungus killed three athletes injured in the 1997 Maccabiah Games
when at the opening ceremony a bridge collapsed
into the Yarkon River.
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...
classified under Ascomycota
Ascomycota
The Ascomycota are a Division/Phylum of the kingdom Fungi, and subkingdom Dikarya. Its members are commonly known as the Sac fungi. They are the largest phylum of Fungi, with over 64,000 species...
. It is associated with some forms of eumycetoma
Eumycetoma
Eumycetoma is a chronic, specific, granulomatous, fungal disease. It mainly affects the foot; and Mycetoma pedis is also known as Madura foot. This infection is endemic in Africa, India, and Central and South America.-Causes and presentation:...
and maduromycosis. The asexual form of this organism is named Scedosporium apiospermum.
This fungus killed three athletes injured in the 1997 Maccabiah Games
1997 Maccabiah Games
The 1997 Maccabiah Games are remembered for being marred by a bridge collapse that killed several participants.The 15th Maccabiah had more than 5,000 athletes from 53 countries competing in 36 sports....
when at the opening ceremony a bridge collapsed
Maccabiah bridge collapse
The Maccabiah bridge collapse was the catastrophic failure of a pedestrian bridge over the Yarkon River in Tel Aviv, Israel on July 14, 1997. The collapse of the temporary wooden structure killed four and injured 60 Australian athletes who were visiting Israel to participate in the Maccabiah Games...
into the Yarkon River.