A five-year survey of dematiaceous fungi in a tropical hospital reveals potential opportunistic species.

Dematiaceous fungi (black fungi) are a heterogeneous group of fungi present in diverse environments worldwide. Many species in this group are known to cause allergic reactions and potentially fatal diseases in humans and animals, especially in tropical and subtropical climates. This study represents...

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Main Authors: Su Mei Yew, Chai Ling Chan, Kok Wei Lee, Shiang Ling Na, Ruixin Tan, Chee-Choong Hoh, Wai-Yan Yee, Yun Fong Ngeow, Kee Peng Ng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4123927?pdf=render