Aspergillus novoparasiticus explained

Aspergillus novoparasiticus is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Flavi section.[1] The species was first described in 2011.[1] It has been reported to produce aflatoxin B1, aflatoxin B2, aflatoxin G1, and aflatoxin G2.[1] A. novoparasiticus has been isolated from hospital patients.[1] Recently, it has been reported in maize from Brazil.

Growth and morphology

A. novoparasiticus has been cultivated on both Czapek yeast extract agar (CYA) plates and Malt Extract Agar Oxoid® (MEAOX) plates. The growth morphology of the colonies can be seen in the pictures below.

References

  1. Goncalves . Sarah. Stchigel. Alberto. Cano. Josep. Godoy-Martinez. Patricio . Colombo. Arnaldo. Guarro. Josep. 2012. Aspergillus novoparasiticus: a new clinical species of the section Flavi. Medical Mycology . 50. 2. 152–160. 10.3109/13693786.2011.593564. 21745163. free.