Veronaea

Veronaea is a genus of fungi in the family Herpotrichiellaceae. The genus contains 4 species.

Description

The genus Veronaea was first described by botanist Piero Botto in 1961. The genus is characterized by its dark, pigmented hyphae and its production of conidia in chains. The conidia are typically dark and smooth-walled.

Species

The genus contains the following species:

• Veronaea botryosa
• Veronaea compacta
• Veronaea nigrescens
• Veronaea simplexx

Pathogenicity

Some species of Veronaea are known to cause phaeohyphomycosis, a group of infections caused by dematiaceous (darkly pigmented) fungi. These infections can affect both humans and animals.

Treatment

Treatment for infections caused by Veronaea species typically involves antifungal medications. The choice of medication may depend on the specific species of Veronaea and the severity of the infection.

See also

• List of Veronaea species
• Phaeohyphomycosis
• Herpotrichiellaceae

External links

• Veronaea at NCBI Taxonomy Browser

Veronaea Resources
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