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Molecular phylogeny of the Pseudallescheria boydii species complex: proposal of two new species.
Journal of clinical microbiology - 1 Oct 2005
Gilgado Felix, Cano Josep, Gené Josepa, Guarro Josep
Abstract excerpt
Pseudallescheria boydii (anamorph Scedosporium apiospermum) is the species responsible for human scedosporiosis, a fungal infection with a high mortality rate and which is difficult to treat. Recently, it has been demonstrated that high genetic variation exists within this species. We have performed a morphological and molecular study involving numerous strains of clinical or environmental origins and from...
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