Isolation of the fungus Geosmithia argillacea in sputum of people with cystic fibrosis.

ABSTRACT: We report the repeated isolation of the fungus Geosmithia argillacea from sputum samples of people with cystic fibrosis. Identification was based on morphology and DNA sequence analysis. Isolation of G. argillacea did not appear to be associated with clinical deterioration. The pathogenic potential of G. argillacea is discussed.

SUBMITTER: Barton RC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2897513 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature