Aspergillus and penicillium mode of transmission, disease if any, location in host

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Aspergillus and penicillium mode of transmission, disease if any, location in host

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Aspergillus can be defined as a group of fungi present in an asexual state. Aspergillus is found mostly on dead and decaying leaves, compost piles etc.

Penicillium belongs to the genus of saprophytic fungi and is thus, known as green or blue mould.

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The mode of transmission of Aspergillus is through inhalation of airborne conidia. Aspergillosis is the disease caused by Aspergillus, and it is located in the lungs of the host body.

The mode of transmission of penicillium is through inhalation of the fungal spores. Penicilliosis is a disease caused by Penicillium, and this infection will frequently begin as a subacute (between acute and chronic) illness, which is characterized by fever, weight loss etc. Penicilliosis marneffei, which is the causative agent of penicilliosis, is located in the skin cells and causes lesions.

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