Image of Blastomyces

Description:

Magnified 850X, this Gamori-stained photomicrograph of a canine liver tissue specimen, revealed the presence of budding Blastomyces dermatitidis fungal cells of various sizes. Note the accompanying filaments, or mycelium.

What is blastomycosis?

Blastomycosis is disease caused by a fungus, Blastomyces dermatitidis, which is found in parts of the south-central, south-eastern and mid-western United States. Microfoci are also found in Central and South America and parts of Africa. The fungus can be found in moist soil enriched with decomposing organic debris.
Created: 1971