A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Lasiodiplodia theobromae: Lasiodiplodia (monotypic)
comprises a very small proportion of the fungal
biota. It is a common plant pathogen in tropical
and subtropical regions. Reports of health effects
include keratitis, onychomycosis, corneal ulcer,
and phaeohyphomycosis (one report of each since
1975). No information is available regarding toxicity
or allergenicity. May be identified on surfaces
by tape lifts, tease mounts from bulk samples,
and in air by culturable and spore trap samples.
Spores have distinctive morphology. This genus
is found worldwide between 40ºN and 40ºS
of the equator (includes roughly the south half
of the united states. Natural habitat includes
many different kinds of plants. Formerly called
Botryodiplodia theobromae.
Leptosphaeria sp.: Leptosphaeria species are
common and are closely related to other ascomycetes
such as Venturia and Pleospora. Grows saprophytically
and also as a plant pathogen. Leptosphaeria senegalensis
and L. thompkinsii are two of the agents of human
mycetoma in Africa. No information is available
regarding other inhalation health effects or toxicity.
Allergenicity has not been studied. Leptosphaeria
will grow in the laboratory but needs specialized
media. May be identified on surfaces by tape lifts,
tease mounts from bulk samples and in air by spore
trap samples. Spores have distinctive morphology.
Natural habitat includes leaves and culms of a
great many grasses, dead herbaceous stems, and
driftwood.
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