About Fonsecaea pedrosoi CBS 271.37 (GCA_000835455)

Fonsecaea pedrosoi is a fungal species in the family Herpotrichiellaceae, and the major causative agent of chromoblastomycosis. This species is commonly found in tropical and sub-tropical regions where it grows as a soil saprotroph. Farming activities in the endemic zone are a risk factor for the development of chromoblastomycosis.

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Taxonomy ID 1442368

Data source Broad Institute

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