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

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

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

The genus Cryptococcus contains two primary species complexes that are significant
opportunistic human fungal pathogens: C. neoformans and C. gattii. In humans …

Key Points Cryptococcal Disease in Diverse Hosts Worldwide, cryptococcal meningitis kills
up to 180,000 persons annually and is the most common cause of nonviral meningitis in the …

With the increasing number of immunocompromised hosts, the epidemiological
characteristics of fungal infections have undergone enormous changes worldwide, including …

Cryptococcosis is a major fungal disease caused by members of the Cryptococcus gattii and
Cryptococcus neoformans species complexes. After more than 15 years of molecular …

Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii is the causative agent of cryptococcal meningitis, a
significant source of mortality in immunocompromised individuals, typically human …

Cryptococcal meningitis is a major cause of mortality throughout the developing world, yet
little is known about the genetic markers underlying Cryptococcal virulence and patient …

Recurrence of meningitis due to Cryptococcus neoformans after treatment causes
substantial mortality in HIV/AIDS patients across sub-Saharan Africa. In order to determine …