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Rhinosporidium

  1. shinu
  2. Judy Arbique
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1.   May 10, 2007 2:43 AM

» shinu - mycology


Pls give me a details of Rhinosporidium sebri. Is it possible to culture? Is it a contagious one?

-- posted by shinu

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2.   May 17, 2007 12:26 PM

» Judy Arbique - mycology

In response to mycology posted by shinu:


A friend of mine, contributing author Rosemary Drisdelle found the following article on Rhinosporidium (see link below), but is basically an aquatic parasite. It was originally thought to be a protozoan parasite, but has been classified as a fungus.

Rhinosporidium can infect nasal mucosa and conjunctiva of humans and animals. It produces tumor-like massses, and may result in nasal polyps.

Attempts to grow Rhinosporidium on artificial media have been unsuccessful. Detection is usually made by microscopic examination of tissue, or molecular amplification (PCR).

I'd be interested to know what your interest in Rhinosporidium derives from.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid/vol6no3/fr...

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3.   May 18, 2007 1:55 AM

» shinu - response


Thank you

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