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. 1976 Jun 4;58(1):59-62.
doi: 10.1007/BF00493594.

Effect of carbon source on conidiogenesis in Fonsecaea dermatitidis, agent of chromomycosis

W Butterfield, S C Jong

Effect of carbon source on conidiogenesis in Fonsecaea dermatitidis, agent of chromomycosis

W Butterfield et al. Mycopathologia. .

Abstract

Hormiscium dermatitidis Kano is a well known etiological agent of cutaneous and generalized chromomycosis. However, the generic designation of this fungus has long been a much debated question. The results of the present study of the type culture ATCC 28869 indicate that the fungus is polymorphic, producing a Phialophora state in media containing glucose or maltose and a Cladosporium state in media containing galactose or melibiose. Morphologically and developmentally this chromomycotic agent is closely related to Fonsecaea pedrosoi (Brumpt) Negroni and should be classified as Fonsecaes dermatitidis (Kano) Carrion.

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