Blastomyces is a genus of fungi in the order Onygenales whose species are known human pathogens, showing thermal dimorphism by converting from a hyphal state under saprobic conditions to a yeast-like state under pathogenic conditions. They are the causative agents of blastomycosis, a systemic fungal infection that is most serious in immunocompromised patients.
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Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceShows thermal dimorphism, converting from a hyphal state under saprobic conditions to a yeast-like state under pathogenic conditions 1 Scientific Name Sources
1. Blastomyces - Wikipedia
Infobox, taxon name
Blastomyces
Introduction
showing thermal dimorphism by converting from a hyphal state under saprobic conditions to a yeast-like state under pathogenic conditions
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