Scedosporium apiospermum: changing clinical spectrum of a therapy-refractory opportunist.
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چکیده
Current knowledge on the opportunist Scedosporium apiospermum (teleomorph: Pseudallescheria boydii), generated over a period of more than 120 years, is reviewed. The natural environmental habitat of the fungus is unknown; nutrient-rich, brackish waters like river estuaria have been suggested. The fungus is strongly promoted by agricultural and particularly by industrial pollution.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Medical mycology
دوره 44 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006