Histoplasma capsulatum
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DEFINITION:
- Histoplasma capsulatum
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The etiologic agent of classic histoplasmosis, occurring as small, oval, yeastlike cells which in tissue seem to be encapsulated but are not. It grows as a mycelial fungus in the soil and as a yeast at 37 degrees C. on agar or in tissue. Its perfect (sexual) stage is Ajellomyces capsulatus. Former names include Histoplasma pyriforme, Cryptococcus capsulatus, and Torulopsis capsulatus.
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