Protothecosis, otherwise known as Algaemia, is a disease found in dogs, cats, cattle, and humans caused by a type of green alga known as Prototheca that lacks chlorophyll and enters the human or …

Prototheca spp. are an underrecognized group of algae that can cause infection in both immunocompetent and immunocompromised hosts. Time to diagnosis and treatment can be delayed …

Nov 15, 2025 · Prototheca is a genus of single-celled organisms classified as achlorophyllous algae, meaning they lack the chlorophyll required for photosynthesis. These organisms are common in …

Protothecosis is an infection caused by members of the genus Prototheca (achlorophyllous algae found ubiquitously in the environment). Prototheca organisms are opportunistic and infect humans, some …

Mar 21, 2025 · Prototheca is an achlorophyllic algae that infects humans and animals. It lacks chlorophyll and cannot perform photosynthesis. Moreover, it causes opportunistic infections in …

Prototheca species are not fungi, but achlorophyllous algae with phylogenetic affinities to the genus Chlorella. These organisms are commonly handled in mycology laboratories due to their …

Prototheca is a genus of single-celled organisms classified as achlorophyllous algae. This means they lack chlorophyll, cannot photosynthesize, and obtain nutrients from their environment. While …

Jun 6, 2023 · Prototheca is a microalgae known to cause infections in humans, with protothecosis most commonly presenting as olecranon bursitis or localized soft tissue infection.

Prototheca spp. is algae assigned to the genus Prototheca, family Chlorellaceae. These species are ubiquitous in nature, living predominantly in aqueous environments containing decomposing plant …

Prototheca consists of microscopic, single cells, which may sometimes be clustered to form irregular packets. The cell is generally spherical, ellipsoidal or reniform in shape, with a thin and delicate cell …