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Strain Number:UAMH 11660
Species Name: Blastomyces helicus
Type:
Synonyms: Emmonsia helica
Taxonomy: FUNGI Ascomycota, Eurotiomycetes, Onygenales, Ajellomycetaceae
Strain History:
Substrate: lung aspirate, female cat, 2 yr old with history of fever, respiratory distress and weight loss; histopathology + for organisms consistent with Histoplasma
Location: USA Colorado, Fort Collins, James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital (GEO: 40.554,-105.084)
Isolator:
Isolation Date: 2012-08-01
Date Received: 2012-08-31
Characters: MOLECULAR SYSTEMATICS DNA probe weak positive for Blastomyces, negative for Histoplasma - fide A. Bradley, veterinarian // MOLECULAR SYSTEMATICS DNA sequence result as Emmonsia species, sterile isolate - fide A. Bradley, veterinarian // SEROLOGY Miravista urine antigen test above the detectable limit for Histoplasma
Compounds:
Cross Reference: CBS 139876 // UTHSC 12-1884
Pathogenic Potential: Human: yes | Animal: yes | Plant: no
Biosafety Risk Group: RG3 (check the PHAC ePATHogen Risk Group Database for updates)
Regulatory Requirements: Canadian requesters must provide PHAC Pathogen and Toxin License Number (see: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/laboratory-biosafety-biosecurity/licensing-program.html) and a CFIA Written Authorization for transfer (http://www.inspection.gc.ca/plants/plant-pests-invasive-species/directives/date/d-12-03/eng/1432656209220/1432751554580#app2) prior to shipment. International requesters must provide all legally required importation documentation prior to shipment. This strain is not available for shipment to Cuba, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Iran or Syria. Plant pathogenicity status may be verified by using the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Fungal Database
MycoBank ID: 821083

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