The polysaccharide capsule of Cryptococcus neoformans—an opportunistic basidiomycete
pathogen and the major etiological agent of fungal meningoencephalitis—is a key virulence …

Objectives Cryptococcal meningoencephalitis is the most common fungal infection of the
central nervous system diagnosed by cerebrospinal fluid cytology (CSF) studies. Existing …

In recent years, various biomarkers have been gradually applied on bronchoalveolar lavage
(BAL) fluid for the diagnosis of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA). The objective of this …

Background: The cytopathologic evaluation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) aspirates is a vital
diagnostic tool for neurological disorders. This research aimed to characterize the diverse …

Metástase meníngea é uma complicação comum de carcinomas e neoplasias
hematológicas. O exame citopatológico do líquido cefalorraquidiano (LCR) é um dos …

Las enfermedades infecciosas forman parte de la práctica diaria de todo médico y
representan un ámbito muy amplio que a lo largo de la historia ha tenido importantes …

OBJECTIVES To describe the physical examination, diagnostic imaging, cerebrospinal fluid
(CSF) cytology, and real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) findings of a dog with an …

Cryptococcal meningitis commonly affects immunocompromised cases and can have varied
presentation. In some instances, the presence of a plethora of inflammatory cells on …

A 77-year-old woman presented with a 4-day history of dyspnea and was admitted to our
hospital. Her past medical history included hypertension, chronic heart failure, and …