genus blastomyces (Meaning)
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genus blastomyces (n)
genus of pathogenic yeastlike fungi
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus blastomyces
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
genus blastomyces Sentence Examples
- Genus Blastomyces dermatitidis is a dimorphic fungus that causes blastomycosis, a systemic mycosis.
- Blastomycosis caused by genus Blastomyces is characterized by pulmonary involvement, often with cutaneous or bone lesions.
- Genus Blastomyces was initially described in 1885 by D. S. Montgomery and R. A. Cooke.
- The genus Blastomyces includes two species: B. dermatitidis and B. gilchristii.
- Genus Blastomyces can cause both acute and chronic infections in humans and animals.
- Diagnosis of genus Blastomyces infection typically involves microscopy, culture, and serology.
- Treatment for genus Blastomyces infection depends on the severity and location of the infection.
- Genus Blastomyces is a saprophyte and is commonly found in soil, especially in moist, wooded environments.
- Infection with genus Blastomyces can occur through inhalation of fungal spores.
- Certain species of genus Blastomyces are pathogenic to dogs, causing a disease known as canine blastomycosis.
FAQs About the word genus blastomyces
genus of pathogenic yeastlike fungi
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Genus Blastomyces dermatitidis is a dimorphic fungus that causes blastomycosis, a systemic mycosis.
Blastomycosis caused by genus Blastomyces is characterized by pulmonary involvement, often with cutaneous or bone lesions.
Genus Blastomyces was initially described in 1885 by D. S. Montgomery and R. A. Cooke.
The genus Blastomyces includes two species: B. dermatitidis and B. gilchristii.
