Rhinocladiella basitona is a species of fungi from the genus Rhinocladiella. This yeast-like fungus belongs to a group of fungi known as dematiaceous molds, which are characterized by dark pigmentation due to melanin production. R. basitona is an infrequent cause of infections in humans. A case of subcutaneous infection, known as phaeohyphomycosis, has been reported in an immunocompetent individual. R. basitona has also been implicated in endophthalmitis following traumatic inoculation.
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