| Strain Number: | UAMH 8478 |
|---|---|
| Species Name: | Histoplasma capsulatum |
| Type: | |
| Synonyms: | Cryptococcus capsulatus / Posadasia capsulata / Torulopsis capsulata |
| Taxonomy: | FUNGI Ascomycota, Eurotiomycetes, Onygenales, Ajellomycetaceae |
| Strain History: | Summerbell, R.C. (FR 1228) -> UAMH |
| Substrate: | mixed Histoplasma capsulatum and Blastomyces dermatitidis, bronchial wash, female 53 yr with coin lesion in lower left lung lobe, hemoptysis and >3 mo history of cough | Location: | CANADA New Brunswick, Moncton (GEO: 46.128,-64.88) |
| Isolator: | |
| Isolation Date: | 1994 |
| Date Received: | 1996-06-13 |
| Characters: | SEROLOGY mixed infection confirmed by DNA-rRNA hydridization test using Accuprobe HC kit - Summerbell et al., Abstr. 95 Gen Mtg. ASM, F-115 p. 106, 1995 // SEROLOGY positive Histoplasma capsulatum exoantigen test - Summerbell et al., Abstr. 95 Gen Mtg. ASM, F-115 p. 106, 1995 |
| Compounds: | |
| Cross Reference: | FR 1228 |
| Pathogenic Potential: | Human: yes | Animal: yes | Plant: no |
| Biosafety Risk Group: | RG3 (check the PHAC ePATHogen Risk Group Database for updates) |
| Regulatory Requirements: | Canadian requesters must provide PHAC Pathogen and Toxin License Number (see: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/laboratory-biosafety-biosecurity/licensing-program.html) and a CFIA Written Authorization for transfer (http://www.inspection.gc.ca/plants/plant-pests-invasive-species/directives/date/d-12-03/eng/1432656209220/1432751554580#app2) prior to shipment. International requesters must provide all legally required importation documentation prior to shipment. Plant pathogenicity status may be verified by using the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Fungal Database |
| MycoBank ID: | 102749 |
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