Cryptococcus neoformans is a facultative intracellular pathogenic yeast which causes
cryptococcal meningitis. Infection most commonly occurs via the lungs in humans and is …

Cryptococcus neoformans is a pathogenic yeast which causes cryptococcal meningitis in
immunocompromised patients, causing heterogeneous infection outcomes in both HIV …

Background Cryptococcus neoformans causes serious disease in immunocompromised
individuals, leading to over 600,000 deaths per year worldwide. Part of this impact is due to …

Major determinants of the outcome of infection include growth of the pathogen and response
of immune cells such as macrophages. Cryptococcus neoformans is a fungal pathogen …

Cryptococcus neoformans is a significant fungal pathogen of immunocompromised patients.
Many questions remain regarding the function of macrophages in normal clearance of …

Cryptococcus neoformans is an opportunistic fungal pathogen and a leading cause of death
in immunocompromised individuals. The interactions of this yeast with host phagocytes are …

Monocytes are considered to play a central role in the pathogenesis of Cryptococcus
neoformans infection. Monocytes and monocyte-derived macrophages and dendritic cells …

Macrophages play a key role in disseminated cryptococcosis, a deadly fungal disease
caused by Cryptococcus neoformans. This opportunistic infection can arise following the …

Cryptococcus neoformans is an opportunistic fungal pathogen, which is widespread in the
environment. Due to its global distribution and association with pigeon excreta, human …

The fungal pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans can cause life-threatening infections in
immune compromised individuals. This pathogen is typically acquired via inhalation, and …