Histoplasma capsulatum

GPTKB entity

Statements (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Fungi
gptkbp:associatedWith systemic mycosis
gptkbp:binomialAuthority Darling, 1906
gptkbp:biosafetyLevel gptkb:BSL-3
gptkbp:cause gptkb:histoplasmosis
gptkbp:class gptkb:Eurotiomycetes
gptkbp:commonName Darling's disease fungus
gptkbp:diagnosedBy gptkb:culture
serology
histopathology
antigen detection
gptkbp:diseaseManifestation pulmonary infection
disseminated infection
chronic infection
gptkbp:family gptkb:Ajellomycetaceae
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Samuel_Taylor_Darling
1906
gptkbp:foundIn soil contaminated with bird or bat droppings
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Histoplasma
gptkbp:growthTemperature 25°C (mold phase)
37°C (yeast phase)
gptkbp:hostedBy birds
humans
bats
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Histoplasma capsulatum
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Fungi
gptkbp:moldPhase saprophytic in environment
gptkbp:morphologicalType dimorphic fungus
gptkbp:order gptkb:Onygenales
gptkbp:pathogenicTo animals
humans
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Ascomycota
gptkbp:riskFactor immunocompromised individuals
exposure to bird or bat droppings
gptkbp:species capsulatum
gptkbp:sporeType macroconidia
microconidia
gptkbp:transmission inhalation of spores
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:amphotericin_B
itraconazole
antifungal drugs
gptkbp:yeastPhase parasitic in host
gptkbp:分布地区 worldwide
endemic in Ohio and Mississippi River valleys
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Histoplasmosis
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5