Prototheca wickerhamii
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Wikipedia description
Prototheca wickerhamii is a ubiquitous green alga that does not have chlorophyll. It is widely present in the environment and is a rare cause of infection in humans (protothecosis) and most commonly presents as nodules of the skin. Most cases reported have a suppressed immune system (from drugs or disease). Infection usually results by direct traumatic inoculation.
Scientific classification
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Clade:
Green Algae
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Order:
Chlorellales
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Family:
Chlorellaceae
Species:
Prototheca wickerhamii
Samples