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Blastomycosis ( Blastomyces dermatitidis and Blastomyces gilchristii )

Etiology Blastomyces dermatitidis and Blastomyces gilchristii belong to a group of fungi that exhibit thermal dimorphism. In the soil (22-25°C [71.6-77°F]), these fungi grow as mold and produce spores, which are the infectious particles. Following soil disruption, aerosolized mycelial fragments…

Blastomyces Species (Blastomycosis)

Blastomyces , the etiologic agent of blastomycosis, can infect both people with healthy immune systems and those with impaired immune defenses. The Blastomyces genus consists of 7 different species, of which B. dermatitidis and B. gilchristii cause the majority of…

Blastomycosis

Revised October 30, 2020 The etiologic agents of blastomycosis belong to a group of fungi that are characterized by thermal dimorphism. Advances in genomics and phylogenetics have expanded the number of Blastomyces species to include B. dermatitidis, B. gilchristii, B.…