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Cryptococcus neoformans |
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Cryptococcus neoformans, a species of encapsulated yeasts that causes cryptococcosis, a potentially fatal infection that can affect the lungs, skin, and brain. Cryptococcus a genus of yeastlike fungi. Cryptococcus farciminosum see histoplasmafarciminosum. Cryptococcus neoformans a species of worldwide distribution, causing cryptococcosis in all species including humans; there are two biovars, C. var neoformans, and C. var gattae. Called also Torula histolytica, Torulopsis neoformans. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Cryptococcal meningitis, a life-threatening infection of the membranes that line the brain and spinal cord (meninges), can occur when a patient is exposed to the fungus Cryptococcus neoformans. In this study, AMPHOTEC, amphotericin B, Abelcet(TM) and AmBisome(R) were compared in a murine model of Cryptococcus neoformans infection. However, without sufficient experience, one could misidentify Blastomyces dermatidis, Candida glabrata, Cryptococcus neoformans, Penicillium marneffei, Leishmania spp. |
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