Dimorphic fungi

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Dimorphic fungi are fungi which can exist as mold/hyphal form[1] or as yeast.[2]

Several species are potential pathogens, for example Coccidioides immitis and Paracoccidioides brasiliensis.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Fungi. Retrieved on 2007-08-19.
  2. ^ f_17/12381167 at Dorland's Medical Dictionary
  3. ^ Dimorphic Fungi. Retrieved on 2007-08-19.
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Mycoses (B35-B49, 110-118)
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