Paecilomyces
| Definition: |
A mitosporic fungal genus occasionally causing human diseases such as pulmonary infections, mycotic keratitis, endocarditis, and opportunistic infections. Its teleomorph is Byssochlamys. |
| Notes: |
infection: coord IM with MYCOSES (IM) or specific mycosis (IM) |
| Previously Indexed: |
Hyphomycetes (1966-1985) |
Paecilomyces Definitions and Terms
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