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Histoplasma capsulatum

Histoplasma capsulatum

Catalogue number

NCPF 4263

Species Name

Histoplasma capsulatum

Genus

Histoplasma

Also Known As

Cryptococcus capsulatus, Histoplasma pyriforme, Posadasia capsulata, Torulopsis capsulatus

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Source

Human

Site of Origin

Unknown

Country of Origin

Hong Kong

Geographical Region

Asia

Strain History

Dr D Tsang, Queen Elizabeth H., Kowloon Hong Kong as G636758(4)

Sub-specific Division

var capsulatum

Year of Receipt

2003

Originally Deposited As

Histoplasma capsulatum

Hazard Group (ACDP)

3

Available Formats

  • Ampoule (Fungi)

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