Phylogenetic analysis of 11 genetic loci and results from many genotyping studies revealed
significant genetic diversity with the pathogenic Cryptococcus gattii/Cryptococcus …

The importance of the Basidiomycete Cryptococcus neoformans to human health has
stimulated its development as an experimental model for both basic physiology and …

Cryptococcus gattii recently emerged as the causative agent of cryptococcosis in healthy
individuals in western North America, despite previous characterization of the fungus as a …

Fungi are eukaryotic microorganisms found in nature, which can invade the human body
and cause tissue damage, inflammatory reactions, organ dysfunctions, and diseases. These …

Cryptococcus species are environmental fungal pathogens and the causative agents of
cryptococcosis. Infection occurs upon inhalation of infectious particles, which proliferate in …

Cryptococcus neoformans is an opportunistic yeast that is present worldwide and interacts
with various organisms. In humans, it is responsible for cryptococcosis, a deadly invasive …

The basidiomycete fungus Cryptococcus neoformans infects humans via inhalation of
desiccated yeast cells or spores from the environment. In the absence of effective immune …

Cryptococcus neoformans is a fungal pathogen that causes almost half a million deaths
each year. It is believed that most humans are infected with C. neoformans, possibly in a …

Fungal infections caused by Candida, Aspergillus, and Cryptococcus species are an
increasing problem worldwide, associated with very high mortality rates. The successful …

Cryptococcus neoformans is responsible for over 100 000 deaths annually, and the
treatment of this fungal disease is expensive and not consistently effective. Unveiling new …