Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach
Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9781259709227
Author: Marjorie Kelly Cowan Professor, Heidi Smith
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Death of humans due to “nonpathogenic fungal species” due to a multistage meningitis outbreak linked to steroid injections in 2012.

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Fungal species releases spores in soil, water, and air. They germinate to produce hyphae and mycelium which are thread like structures. These penetrate into hosts like humans. This takes place during the process of breathing when a person inhales spores. These spores reach lungs and cause infection.

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