Molecular ecology and pathogenic potential of<i>Fonsecaea</i>species

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The genus Fonsecaea is revised on the basis of ribosomal DNA internal transcribed spacer (ITS) sequence data. Two species are recognized, F. pedrosoi and the new defined F. monophora. The distinction between these species does not correspond with the classical distinction of F. pedrosoi and F. compacta. The latter appears to be no more than a morphological variant. Both species recognized in this study are agents...

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