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Penicillium [1 record]

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Record 1 1993-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Immunology
DEF

A genus of Fungi Imperfecti (family Moniliacea, order Moniliales) that develop fruiting organs resembling a broom, or the bones of the hand and fingers. When identified, the perfect (sexual) stage is classified with the ascomycetous fungi in the family Eurotiacea, order Eurotiales.

CONT

Other less important allergenic moulds are Aspergillus and Penicillium.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Immunologie
DEF

L'un des champignons atmosphériques les plus importants qui peut entraîner asthme ou rhinite allergique chez un grand nombre de patients.

Spanish

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