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Blastomyces
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Definition
: A genus of onygenacetous mitosporic fungi whose perfect state is Ajellomyces (see ONYGENALES). The species Blastomyces dermatitidis (perfect state Ajellomyces dermatitidis) causes blastomycosis.
infection
See Also
Onygenales
Other names
dermatitidis, Blastomyces; dermatitidi, Blastomyces; Blastomyces dermatitidi; Blastomyce; Blastomyces dermatitidis