Sporothrix

A mitosporic Ophiostomataceae fungal genus, whose species Sporothrix schenckii is a well-known animal pathogen. The conidia of this soil fungus may be inhaled causing a primary lung infection, or may infect independently via skin punctures.

Year introduced: 1999(1963)

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Tree Number(s): B01.300.381.820

MeSH Unique ID: D013175

Registry Number: txid29907

Entry Terms:

• Sporothrices
• Sporotrichum
• Sporotrichums

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Organisms Category
Eukaryota
Fungi
Mitosporic Fungi
Sporothrix