Paracoccidiodes brasiliensis
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Paracoccidiodes brasiliensis
It is a dimorphic species of fungus responsible for paracoccidioidomycosis, the route of infection is assumed to be via inhalation, the environmental habit of P. brasiliensis is unknown.
| Kingdom | Fungi |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Ascomycota |
| Class | Eurotiomycetes |
| Order | Onygenales |
| Family | Ajellomycetaceae |
| Genus | Paracoccidiodes |
| Species | P. brasiliensis |
| Binomial | Paracoccidiodes brasiliensis |
[edit] Surface Characteristics
The structure of glycolipid antigen is Galfβ1->6(Manpα1-->3)Manpβ1-->2Ins
[edit] Pathogenic Activity
Paracoccidioides brasiliensis causes mucus ulceration of mouth and nose with lymph spread.
