FUNGUS SPECIES SUMMARY PAGE

Aspergillus ochraceus

Summary Information
Taxonomic Classification Living Organisms / Mycetae - Fungi / Ascomycota / Aspergillus / Species:

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Notes More detailed information for fungi on general characteristics is available at genus level (Aspergillus).

May produce Ochratoxin under certain conditions.

Associated Waterfowl Diseases Ochratoxicosis (Mycotoxicosis) Waterfowl Disease Summary
  • A disease caused by a fungal toxin (ochratoxin) which has been reported in poultry.
  • In ducklings it resulted in retarded growth but no other clinical signs.
Waterfowl in which the associated disease has been recorded.

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