Aureobasidium
Aureobasidium is a saprophyte distributed widely throughout the environment, commonly isolated from plant debris, soil, wood, textiles, and wet areas of bathrooms. In particular, it is found in osmotic environments, such as in food and on plant leaves. It is a frequent colonizer of damp stone and gl...
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Published in | Molecular Detection of Human Fungal Pathogens pp. 64 - 75 |
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Format | Book Chapter |
Language | English |
Published |
United Kingdom
CRC Press
2011
Taylor & Francis Group |
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Summary: | Aureobasidium is a saprophyte distributed widely throughout
the environment, commonly isolated from plant debris, soil,
wood, textiles, and wet areas of bathrooms. In particular, it is
found in osmotic environments, such as in food and on plant
leaves. It is a frequent colonizer of damp stone and glass and
commonly found in the clinical laboratory as a contaminant.
Only exceptionally is Aureobasidium involved in human
disease. |
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ISBN: | 1439812403 9781439812402 |
DOI: | 10.1201/b11375-7 |