[Dimorphism and pathogenesis of Histoplasma capsulatum].

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Dimorphism and pathogenesis of Hisdistoplasma capsulatum is a dimorphic fungal pathogen with worldwide significance, which causes a broad spectrum of disease. In the saprophytic stage, it lives as a mycelial form consisting of hyphae bearing both macro and microconidia. Infection with H. capsulatum occurs by inhalation of microconidia (1-4 x 2-6 microm) or small mycelia fragments (5-8 microm) in the terminal...

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