MeSH definition : A genus of achlorophyllic algae in the family Chlorellaceae, and closely related to
CHLORELLA. It is found in decayed matter; WATER; SEWAGE; and SOIL; and produces cutaneous
and disseminated infections in various VERTEBRATES including humans.;
MeSH synonym : protothecas;
MeSH annotation : infection: coordinate IM with INFECTION (IM);
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prototheca;
A genus of achlorophyllic algae in the family Chlorellaceae, and closely related to
CHLORELLA. It is found in decayed matter; WATER; SEWAGE; and SOIL; and produces cutaneous
and disseminated infections in various VERTEBRATES including humans.