Scopulariopsis
A mitosporic fungal genus commonly found in soil. It includes both saprophytes and animal pathogens. Scopulariopsis brevicaulis and related species may convert ARSENIC to volatile and toxic arsine. ONYCHOMYCOSIS; and rarely BRAIN ABSCESS; MYCETOMA and disseminated infections, mainly in the IMMUNOCOMPROMISED HOSTS, are associated with Scopulariopsis.
Year introduced: 2012
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Tree Number(s): B01.300.107.799, B01.300.381.802
MeSH Unique ID: D060645
Registry Number: txid40374
Entry Terms:
- Scopulariopsis brevicaulis
- Microascus brevicaulis