Basidiobolus ranarum
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Basidiobolus ranarum is a filamentous fungus with worldwide distribution.[1] The fungus was first isolated by Eidam in 1886. It can saprophytically live in the intestines of mainly cold-blooded vertebrates and on decaying fruits and soil. The fungus prefers glucose as a carbon source and grows rapidly at room temperature.[2] Basidiobolus ranarum is also known as a cause of subcutaneous zygomycosis,[3][4] usually causing granulomatous infections on a host's limbs.[5] Infections are generally geographically limited to tropical and subtropical regions such as East and West Africa.[6] Subcutaneous zygomycosis caused by B. ranarum is a rare disease and predominantly affects children and males.[5] Common subcutaneous zygomycosis shows characteristic features and is relatively easy to be diagnosed; while, certain rare cases might show non-specific clinical features that might pose a difficulty on its identification.[7] Although disease caused by this fungus is known to resolve spontaneously on its own, there are a number of treatments available.[8]
Basidiobolus ranarum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Fungi |
Division: | Entomophthoromycota |
Class: | Entomophthoromycetes |
Order: | Entomophthorales |
Family: | Basidiobolaceae |
Genus: | Basidiobolus |
Species: | B. ranarum |
Binomial name | |
Basidiobolus ranarum Eidam (1886) | |
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