Pneumocysta (Protista : Protomycota), a new phylum for Pneumocystis?

Authors
Rispail, P
Citation
P. Rispail, Pneumocysta (Protista : Protomycota), a new phylum for Pneumocystis?, J MYCOL MED, 10(2), 2000, pp. 51-61
Citations number
136
Categorie Soggetti
Microbiology
Journal title
JOURNAL DE MYCOLOGIE MEDICALE
ISSN journal
11565233 → ACNP
Volume
10
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
51 - 61
Database
ISI
SICI code
1156-5233(200006)10:2<51:P(:PAN>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
A discussion about taxonomical position of organisms regrouped under the ta xon Pneumocystis carinii is based on morphological, biochemical, therapeuti c. enzymatic and molecular data. Their incorrect inclusion in the kingdom o f Fungi is contested. A new proposed, Pneumocysta; another redefined, Proto mycota.