Phialophora verrucosa. [Descriptions of Fungi and Bacteria].
Abstract A description is provided for Phialophora verrucosa. Information is included on the disease caused by the organism, its transmission, geographical distribution, and hosts. HOSTS: Man, Felis, Equus. DISEASE: Chromomycosis (chromoblastomycosis) subcutaneous and systemic (mycoses). GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION: Africa: Algeria, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa; Asia: China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines; Europe: Finland, France, Israel, Sweden, Turkey, U.K., USSR; North America: USA (widespread), Canada (Ontario); Central & South America: Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Uruguay, Venezuela; Australasia: Australia. TRANSMISSION: Generally infection is from plant debris etc. following cutaneous trauma, the fungus generally remaining localized at the point of entry, or spread via the lymphatic system to cause systemic infection. The fungus is widespread in soils etc.