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Phoma sorghina infection in human being

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Phoma sorghina is reported for the first time as an opportunistic fungal pathogen. It was repeatedly isolated from patient as well as experimental animal. The identity and taxonomy of the fungus has been discussed.

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  1. Microbiology Research Laboratory, Danielson College, Chhindwara, 480 001, Madhya Pradesh, India

    M. K. Rai (Assistant Professor)

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Rai, M.K. Phoma sorghina infection in human being. Mycopathologia 105, 167–170 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00437250

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