Alternariosis (also known as Alternarioses, Cutaneous Alternariosis): Opportunistic fungal infection by a member of ALTERNARIA genus.

NIH MeSH · D060487Diseases

Alternariosis

Also known asAlternarioses · Cutaneous Alternariosis · Alternarioses, Cutaneous · Alternariosis, Cutaneous · Cutaneous Alternarioses · Dermal Alternariosis · Alternarioses, Dermal · Alternariosis, Dermal · Dermal Alternarioses · Subcutaneous Alternariosis · Alternarioses, Subcutaneous · Alternariosis, Subcutaneous

Definition

Opportunistic fungal infection by a member of ALTERNARIA genus.

MeSH classification

  • C01.150.703.302.383.125
  • C01.800.200.383.125
  • C17.800.838.208.416.125

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Common questions about Alternariosis

What does Alternariosis mean in medicine?
Opportunistic fungal infection by a member of ALTERNARIA genus. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Alternariosis known by any other names?
Yes. Alternariosis is also referred to as Alternarioses, Cutaneous Alternariosis, Alternarioses, Cutaneous, Alternariosis, Cutaneous in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Alternariosis sit in the medical classification?
Alternariosis falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C01.150.703.302.383.125, C01.800.200.383.125, C17.800.838.208.416.125). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D060487) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗