Aspergillus

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Contents 1 Broader Terms 2 Narrower Terms 3 Related Terms 4 Scope Note 5 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Broader Terms

Ascomycetes

Narrower Terms

Aspergillus flavus

Related Terms

aspergillosis

Scope Note

genus of mitosporic fungi.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• Aspergillus is a member of the "deuteromycetes," or Fungi Imperfecti, which is a group (technically) reserved for fungi for which there is no known sexual state.
• Masters "not intended to create fear and panic but rather to begin necessary dialogue and awareness" Aspergillus is a group of molds that can pose pathogenic problems.
• Aspergillus is one of the most common fungal genera, worldwide, and Aspergillus fumigatus is one of the most common species found.
• The genus Aspergillus is divided into three sub-genera, Aspergillus , Nidulantes and Fumigati .
• Although Aspergillus is most often harmless, it is an 'opportunistic' pathogen and is a leading cause of death in bone marrow transplant patients, HIV/AIDS patients and others whose immune system is compromised.

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