Phialophora is the name of the fungi that causes phaeomycotic cyst/abscess. They are normally not parasites and are world-wide, common in soil, decaying wood and vegetation.

Attribution: Avallain

See also:

• The phialophora germ
• Spread of phaeomycotic cyst
• Risk of phaeomycotic cyst
• Symptoms of phaeomycotic cyst