Ecology of Histoplasma Casulatum Var. Capsulatum

Authors: Pal M* and Pal M*

DOI: 10.23880/vvoa-16000108

Volume 2, Issue 1

Abstract

Ecology is defined as the study of an organism in relation to its environment. Most of the fungi such as Aspergillus fumigatus, Blastomyces dermatitidis, Cryptococcus neoformans, Fusrium solani, Geotrichum candidum, Histoplasma capsulatum, Sprothrix schenckii etc., have ecological association with environmental substrates. These mycotic agents are frequently recovered from the soil, avian droppings, bat guano, woods, litter, sewage, straw, vegetables, fruits and other plant materials. Among these saprophytic fungi, Histoplasma capsulatum is an important dimorphic fungus, which can cause life threatening disease in humans and in a wide variety of animals.

Keywords: Ecology; Histoplasma Casulatum; Capsulatum

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