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Aspergillus flavus

Medical Definition: A species of imperfect fungi which grows on peanuts and other plants and produces the carcinogenic substance aflatoxin. It is also used in the production of the antibiotic flavicin.
Guide Notes: infection: coord IM with ASPERGILLOSIS (IM)
Previously Indexed: Aspergillus (1966-1971)

Aspergillus flavus Medical Definitions and Terms

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