This mold is isolated from a case of sinusitis. the growth is after 4-5 days in room temperature
The microscopic picture mostly for Asperigellus species.
But it is not clear to me what is this species have this unique regular morphology
Ahmed Elsadek Fakhr
Hi
you can check the Atlas of fungal morphology. However, the precise way is to sequence ITS and 18 rRNA gene and based on the results check the morphological key of the fungal genera.
Yes, Aspergillus, or something very closely related morphologically and taxonomically. Not sure how many species there are to choose from - there are several hundred names! Mount in water initially, to see the full detail and beauty, before 'polluting' with cotton blue!
The fungus is Aspergillus. Probably Aspergillus ochraceous Wilhelm
Study the growth characters on Czpek agar. Study the sterigmata, conidia. Aspergillus species are classified by their character on Czapek and other synthetic media
I would be very reluctant to identify a Penicillium to species on the basis of those two photos.
Dear Ahmed!!
The photomicrograph looks like an Aspergillus, however it is not enough. I recommend that you set up a microculture, PDA, Czapeck and water agar cultures, make detailed descriptions of growth with different light and temperature conditions, morphology and reproduction structures supporting international Keys, so you can possibly get to a gender, for the species I recommend doing DNA analysis. Good luck with the identification.
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