How many species are there in the genus Penicillium?
According to the Dictionary of the Fungi (10th edition, 2008), the widespread genus contains over 300 species. The genus was first described in the scientific literature by Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link in his 1809 work Observationes in ordines plantarum naturales, writing “Penicillium.
What can Penicillium be used for in bioremediation?
Some Penicillium species have shown potential for use in bioremediation, more specifically mycoremediation, because of their ability to break down a variety of xenobiotic compounds. Penicillium also prevents bacteria from affecting the body.
What kind of damage does Penicillium do to machinery?
Some Penicillium species cause damage to machinery and the combustible materials and lubricants used to run and maintain them.
Why was the Penicillium considered an asexual species?
Penicillium chrysogenum is of major medical and historical importance as the original and present-day industrial source of the antibiotic penicillin. The species was considered asexual for more than 100 years despite concerted efforts to induce sexual reproduction.
What can I give my Dog for penicilliosis?
Very little has been reported concerning treatment of penicilliosis. Surgical turbinectomy with curettage has been combined with flushing of the nasal cavity with 1% tincture of iodine or povidone-iodine (10:1) and oral thiabendazole. Fluconazole, 2.5–5 mg/kg/day for 2 mo, has been used to successfully treat some dogs with nasal penicilliosis.
When do you give penicillin to a dog?
Penicillin in dogs is used to treat infections caused by gram positive and gram negative bacteria susceptible to penicillin. It is also prescribed postoperatively to prevent secondary bacterial infection.
Can a dog get penicilliosis from a cat?
Penicilliosis. Infections with Penicillium spp are rare in domestic animals. In dogs, infections of the nasal cavity, lungs, lymph nodes, and bones have been reported. Nasal disease is most common and behaves similar to nasal aspergillosis. In cats, the fungus has been isolated from the nasal cavity, orbital cellulitis and sinusitis, and lungs.
How to diagnose nasal penicilliosis in dogs?
Penicilliosis 1 Clinical Findings and Lesions: Dogs with nasal penicilliosis have chronic sneezing and an acute… 2 Diagnosis: Diagnosis is based on fungal culture, character of the lesions, presence of fungal hyphae,… 3 Treatment: Very little has been reported concerning treatment of penicilliosis.