Cryptococcus (C.) neoformans are commonly associated with immunocompromised
patients, while those caused by C. gattii predominantly affect immunocompetent hosts …

Cutaneous cryptococcosis caused by C. gattii, in immunocompent patients is a rare
manifestation of disease, and may be one of the first manifestations of disseminated …

Cryptococcosis caused by Cryptococcus gattii, is a life threatening fungal infection with
recently increasing prevalence. C. gattii is a species complex comprising multiple …

Cryptococcosis is caused primarily by 2 sibling species, Cryptococcus neoformans and
Cryptococcus gattii [1, 2]. The primary site of infection is the lung, following the inhalation of …

Cryptococcosis is a systemic fungal infection caused by Cryptococcus neoformans or
Cryptococcus gattii. Cryptococcus causes a wide range of diseases, ranging from …

Cryptococcosis occurs not only in immunocompromised hosts mostly HIV infection but also
in immunocompetent persons without any apparent underlying conditions. Infections by …

Cryptococcus neoformans is an opportunistic pathogen infecting AIDS patients. However,
infection caused by C. neoformans var. gattii in AIDS patients is reportedly rare. We report …

Introduction: Cryptococcus gattii is an emerging global pathogen. Recent reports suggest
that C. gattii cryptococcosis is more common in immunocompetent as well as HIV-infected …

According to the spread of Cryptococcus sp., fungal infections can be classified as primary
or secondary. In primary cutaneous cryptococcosis, the fungi are restricted to the skin of the …

Introduction Cryptococcus gattii species complex is endemic to tropical and subtropical
regions and is described as a causative agent of cryptococcosis in immunocompetent …