Penicillium citrinum. [Descriptions of Fungi and Bacteria].
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Abstract A description is provided for Penicillium citrinum. Information is included on the disease caused by the organism, its transmission, geographical distribution, and hosts. HOSTS: Found in soil, decaying vegetation etc. (Pitt, 1980). DISEASES: On man: Although not known to be pathogenic, it has been implicated in mycelial keratitis (Gugnani et al., 1977). Additionally, it caused allergic reactions in workers producing ATP using the species as source (RMVM 21, 2235). In animals: It may be implicated in Balkan swine nephropathy outbreaks (Beuchat, 1987), and causing abortion in water buffaloes (RMVM 23, 32). World-wide, particularly in tropical and subtropical climates.