Category: A

  • Aspermatogenesis

    Nonfunction of the sperm-producing system of the testicles.  

  • Aspergillus versicolor

    A species that produces a toxin similar to aflatoxin.  

  • Aspergillus ochraceus

    A species that produces the characteristic odor of brewing coffee.  

  • Aspergillus niger

    A pathogenic species with black spores, frequently present in the external auditory meatus. It may cause otomycosis. A species of fungus frequently found in soil and commonly isolated from cases of otomycosis, a fungal infection of the ear. This fungus is known for causing severe and often persistent infections, posing a challenge in medical treatment.…

  • Aspergillus nidulans

    A species common in soil, causing one form of white mycetoma.  

  • Aspergillus glaucus

    A species with blue pigment found on dried fruit.  

  • Aspergillus fumigatus

    The species that is the most common cause of aspergillosis in humans and birds. It is found in soil and manure. A heat-tolerant fungus that thrives in soils and manure, known for infecting various organs such as the ear, nose, and lungs in humans and animals, and is notably a primary pathogen in birds. Inhalation…

  • Aspergillus flavus

    A species found on corn, peanuts, and grain. A type of mold that grows on crops like corn, peanuts, and grains, known for producing a toxic substance called aflatoxin. This mold can contaminate these foodstuffs under certain conditions, leading to the presence of aflatoxin, which is harmful to both humans and animals. Monitoring and controlling…

  • Aspergillus concentricus

    A species once thought to be the cause of tinea imbricata ringworm.  

  • Aspergillus clavatus

    A species found in soil and manure.