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Five strains ofWallemia ichthyophaga were studied with respect to their antifungal activity. Two of these were found to possess high antifungal activity especially against dermatophytes.
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The authors express their sincere thanks to Dr. S. J. Hughes for providing the rare reprint of Johan Olsen's paper, and to Dr. F. L. Jackson for his valuable suggestions and advice during the tenure of this study.
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Wilson, K., Padhye, A.A. & Carmichael, J.W. Antifungal activity ofWallemia ichthyophaga (=Hemispora stellata Vuill. =Torula epizoa Corda). Antonie van Leeuwenhoek 35, 529–532 (1969). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02219170
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