Syncephalastrum (Mycology) presentation.pptx

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1. PRESENTATION TOPIC – Syncephalastrum Submitted to - Dr. Divya Singh Submitted by – Ashish Kumar choudhari Msc . Microbiology 1sem

2. CONTENT Introduction Classification Features Life cycle and reproduction Disease Culture Cherectarstic

3. INTRODUCTION Syncephalastrum is a filamentous fungus that is commonly isolated from soil and animal feces particularly in tropical and subtropical areas. It is a heterothallic fungus and requires a mating strain to produce zygospores . It is very rarely associated with human disease Cutaneous infection and onychomycosis. The genus Syncephalastrum contains a single species Syncephalastrum recemosusum .

4. Classification Kingdom – Myceteae Division – Amastigomycota Sub- division – Zygomycotena Class – Zygomycetes Order – Mucorales Family – Syncephalastraceae Genus – Syncephalastrum

5. FEATURES Taxonomy: Belongs to the Mucoraceae family within the Zygomycetes class of fungi. Species: The most notable species is Syncephalastrum racemosum . Habitat: Found in soil, decaying organic matter, and sometimes in indoor environments. Morphology: Characterized by branched hyphae and a distinctive conidiophore structure that bears conidia (asexual spores). Diagnosis: Identified through culture and microscopic examination of specimens.

6. LIFE CYCLE AND REPRODUCTION Asexual reproduction Syncephalastrum produces an abundant aerial mycelium – Sporangiophores . Sporangiophores terminate in swollen vesicles Merosporangia (finger-shaped, tubular sporangia) develop from swollen vesicle.
Each merosporangium contains a single row of 3-18 merosporangiospores . Merosporangiospores are one celled and spherical to cylindrical in shape

7. Sexual reproduction Plasmogamy Karyogamy Meiosis

8. Disease Infection Type: Syncephalastrum is considered an opportunistic pathogen, which means it typically affects individuals with weakened immune systems, such as those with diabetes, cancer, or undergoing immunosuppressive therapies.
Symptoms: Infections can manifest in various ways, depending on the site of infection. Common symptoms may include: Fever
Pain or swelling in the affected area
Respiratory issues if lungs are involved
Sinus symptoms if the sinuses are affected

9. Culture Growth Medium: It is typically cultured on Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SDA), which supports fungal growth. Temperature : Optimal growth occurs at around 25-30°C. Colony Morphology : Colonies are generally white to light brown initially and may darken to gray or black as they mature.

10. Cherectarstic Sporangia Structure: This fungus has globe- or barrel-shaped sporangia that produce spores. Hyphal Structure: The hyphae are non-septate (without partitions), which distinguishes it from other fungi like Aspergillus . Asexual Reproduction: It primarily reproduces asexually through sporangiospores . Pathogenicity: While generally considered non-pathogenic, it can cause rare infections in immunocompromised patients.

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