Cryptococcus neoformans (Cn) is a fungal pathogen, commonly found in urban
environments (Tampieri, 2006) that primarily affects immunocompromised individuals …

INTRODUCTION—Cryptococcosis is an invasive fungal infection due to Cryptococcus
neoformans or Cryptococcus gattii that has become increasingly prevalent in …

Human cryptococcosis is most commonly due to infection with Cryptococcus neoformans
and C. gattii, with C. neoformans var. grubii (serotype A) accounting for the great majority of …

Cryptococcus neoformans causes life-threatening meningoencephalitis. Human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is the most significant predisposing condition, but …

Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii are fungal pathogens that cause
diseases in humans. Cryptococcal species mainly enter the body by inhalation and in most …

Cryptococcosis is a disease caused by the pathogenic fungi Cryptococcus neoformans and
Cryptococcus gattii, both environmental fungi that cause severe pneumonia and may even …

Cryptococcus neoformans is the causative agent of cryptococcosis and cryptococcal
meningitis, which are serious pathological conditions affecting up to 10% of patients with …

Cryptococcus neoformans var. gattii is emerging as a primary human pathogen which is
distinct genetically and biochemically from C. neoformans var. neoformans. There is …

Cryptococcus neoformans has been recognized as a human pathogen for more than a
century. During this period, the fungus has continued to intrigue physicians and laboratory …

Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii are the two etiologic agents of
cryptococcosis. They belong to the phylum Basidiomycota and can be readily distinguished …