Blastomyces
A genus of onygenacetous mitosporic fungi whose perfect state is Ajellomyces (see ONYGENALES). The species Blastomyces dermatitidis (perfect state Ajellomyces dermatitidis) causes blastomycosis.
Source: National Library of Medicine 2013 MeSH Scope Note and Classification
Images
Figure 1. <i>Blastomyces</i>, on cytologic examination.
Figure 1. Blastomyces, on cytologic examination.
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Figure 2. <i>Blastomyces dermatitidis</i> gray granular colonies, with creamy white <i>Candida albicans</i> colonies.
Figure 2. Blastomyces dermatitidis gray granular colonies, with creamy white Candida albicans colonies.
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Figure 3. <i>Blastomyces dermatitidis</i> fluorescent stain of gray colony growth.
Figure 3. Blastomyces dermatitidis fluorescent stain of gray colony growth.
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References
  1. National Library of Medicine 2013 MeSH Scope Note and Classification