Understanding of the taxonomy and phylogeny of Cryptococcus gattii has been advanced by
modern molecular techniques. C. gattii probably diverged from Cryptococcus neoformans …

Cryptococcosis is an infectious disease caused by pathogenic encapsulated yeasts in the
genus Cryptococcus. Currently, two species of these fungi commonly cause disease in …

An increasing number of people is affected by fungal biofilm-based infections, which are
resistant to the majority of currently-used antifungal drugs. Such infections are often caused …

Cryptococcus gattii and Cryptococcus neoformans are causal agents of cryptococcosis,
which manifests as pneumonia and meningitis. C. gattii has recently received widespread …

Cutaneous cryptococcosis is classified either as primary or secondary based on the route of
infection. The disease can also be classified either as localized cutaneous cryptococcosis or …

During the latter half of the twentieth century, fungal pathogens such as Cryptococcus
neoformans were increasingly recognized as a significant threat to the health of immune …

Cryptococcus neoformans, a soil-dwelling fungus found worldwide, can cause
cryptococcosis, an opportunistic fungal infection of the lungs and central nervous system …

Mycosis, caused by both filamentous fungi and pathogenic yeasts is a major concern
nowadays especially in the immunocompromised patient population. The emergence of …

Cryptococcal meningitis (CM) is an invasive fungal disease that currently poses a threat to
human health worldwide, with high morbidity and mortality, particularly in …

Cryptococcosis is a global fungal infection caused by the Cryptococcus neoformans/
Cryptococcus gattii yeast complex. This infection is acquired by inhalation of propagules …