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Review
. 2016 Dec 28;55(1):53-59.
doi: 10.1128/JCM.00829-16. Print 2017 Jan.

Name Changes for Fungi of Medical Importance, 2012 to 2015

David W Warnock  1
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Review

Name Changes for Fungi of Medical Importance, 2012 to 2015

David W Warnock. J Clin Microbiol. .

Abstract

This article lists proposed new or revised species names and classification changes associated with fungi of medical importance for the years 2012 through 2015. While many of the revised names listed have been widely adopted without further discussion, some may take longer to achieve more general usage.

Keywords: classification; fungi; names; revisions.

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