Fungal staining technique helps in clear visualization for studying the morphological characteristics of fungi that aid in detecting and identifying fungi, thus playing a crucial role in diagnosing...
Category: Mycology
Aspergillus: Morphology, Clinical Features, and Lab Diagnosis
Aspergillus is a fungus found ubiquitously in the environment. Aspergillus is derived from the Latin word “Aspergere,” which means "to scatter". In 1729, Micheli defined the genus Aspergillus....
Dermatophytes are keratinophilic and keratinolytic fungi. They can affect all keratinized body areas (hair, skin, and nails) and cause cutaneous mycosis (dermatophyte infection or dermatophytosis)....
Mycotoxins, the secondary metabolites of fungi, are toxic compounds to animals and humans (mycotoxicosis). 25% of the agricultural products worldwide get contaminated with mycotoxins. The ingestion...
Look at the walls around you. Do you see moisture or black/green coloration in those walls? It might signify that your home is turning into a mold breeding ground. Another signal of mold growth in...
Antifungal drugs are the agents that kill or stop fungal growth and are applied to treat or prevent fungal infections(mycoses). A proper antifungal drug selectively eliminates fungal pathogens from a...
