Molecular Identification andIn VitroResponse to Antifungal Drugs of Clinical Isolates of Exserohilum

Abstract

ABSTRACTExserohilumis an agent of human and animal mycoses. Although classification has been based on a few subtle morphological differences, three species of clinical interest have been traditionally accepted. In this study, by using a multigene sequence analysis, we have demonstrated thatExserohilum longirostratumandE. mcginnisiiare probable synonyms ofE. rostratum. The isolates tested were mainly from the nasal region. Antifungal susceptibility testing demonstrated high activity of the eight agents tested against this fungus.