Cryptococcus neoformans is an encapsulated fungal pathogen that causes infection in
immunocompromised individuals such as HIV patients, organ transplant patients …

Pulmonary cryptococcosis is an important opportunistic invasive mycosis in
immunocompromised patients, but it is also increasingly seen in immunocompetent patients …

Pathogenic fungi have become a leading cause of human mortality due to the increasing
frequency of fungal infections in immunocompromised populations and the limited …

Fungal infections are an increasing threat to global public health. There are more than six
million fungal species worldwide, but less than 1% are known to infect humans. Most of …

Cryptococcus neoformans (C. neoformans) is a pathogenic fungus with a global distribution.
Humans become infected by inhaling the fungus from the environment, and the fungus …

Fungal diseases have emerged as significant causes of morbidity and mortality, particularly
in immune-compromised individuals, prompting greater interest in understanding the …

Cryptococcus neoformans is generally considered to be an opportunistic fungal pathogen
because of its tendency to infect immunocompromised individuals, particularly those …

Receptors of the innate immune system are the first line of defence against infection, being
able to recognise and initiate an inflammatory response to invading microorganisms. The …

Fungal meningitis is a serious disease caused by a fungal infection of the central nervous
system (CNS) mostly in individuals with immune system deficiencies. Fungal meningitis is …

Cryptococcosis is caused by the opportunistic pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans or by the
primary pathogen Cryptococcus gattii. Epidemiological studies suggest that patients infected …