Aspergillus flavus
| Definition: |
A species of imperfect fungi which grows on peanuts and other plants and produces the carcinogenic substance aflatoxin. It is also used in the production of the antibiotic flavicin. |
| Notes: |
infection: coord IM with ASPERGILLOSIS (IM) |
| Previously Indexed: |
Aspergillus (1966-1971) |
Aspergillus flavus Definitions and Terms
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