Cryptococcosis is a globally distributed invasive fungal infection that is caused by species
within the genus Cryptococcus which presents substantial therapeutic challenges. Although …

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

The recognition of fungal cells by the host immune system is key during the establishment of
a protective anti-fungal response. Even though the immune system has evolved a vast …

Cryptococcus neoformans is a facultative intracellular pathogen and its interaction with
macrophages is a key event determining the outcome of infection. Urease is a major …

Cryptococcus neoformans is an opportunistic pathogenic yeast that causes serious
infections, most commonly of the central nervous system (CNS). C. neoformans is mainly …

Perinatal infection with Streptococcus agalactiae, or Group B Streptococcus (GBS), is
associated with preterm birth, neonatal sepsis, and stillbirth. Here, we study the interactions …

Cryptococcus neoformans and C. gattii are fungal pathogens that cause life-threatening
disease. These fungi commonly enter their host via inhalation into the lungs where they …

Cryptococcus neoformans is not usually considered a cytotoxic fungal pathogen but there is
considerable evidence that this microbe can damage host cells and tissues. In this essay …

Fungal infections represent a major, albeit neglected, public health threat with serious
medical and economic burdens globally. With unacceptably high mortality rates, invasive …

Cryptococcus neoformans is an opportunistic fungal pathogen that causes cryptococccosis
in immunocompromised patients as well as immunocompetent individuals. Host cell surface …