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Cryptococcus

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Cryptococcus /Cryp·to·coc·cus/ (-kok´us) a genus of yeastlike fungi, including C. neofor´mans, the cause of cryptococcosis in humans.cryptococ´cal
Cryp·to·coc·cus (krpt-kks)
n.
Any of a genus of yeastlike fungi commonly occurring in the soil and including certain pathogenic species.
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.
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To the Editor: An unprecedented outbreak of Cryptococcus gattii genotype amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) 6/VGII on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, is affecting both human and animal hosts with normal immunity (1-3).
Cryptococcus gattii risk for tourists visiting Vancouver Island, ... by Boekhout, Teun / Emerging Infectious Diseases
The most common causative pathogens are Aspergillus, Candida, and Cryptococcus spp.
A case of skull base mucormycosis with osteomyelitis secondary to ... by Capoor, Malini / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
An agent discovered by US company Gilead Sciences, AmBisome is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by Aspergillus, Candida and Cryptococcus as well as febrile neutropenia with possible fungal infection.
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