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Cryptococcal Pneumonia

Known as: Pulmonary cryptococcosis 
Fungal pneumonia caused by inhalation of particles of Cryptococcus. It usually occurs in immunocompromised patients such as persons with AIDS… 
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Review
2008
Review
2008
Pulmonary Cryptococcosis
Cryptococcus neoformans Cryptococcus gattii Cryptococcus 
2003
2003
Radiological manifestations of cryptococcal infection in central nervous system.
BACKGROUND Cryptococcus neoformans is one of the most common infectious agents causing central nervous system (CNS) infections in… 
2000
2000
Th1‐Th2 Cytokine Kinetics in the Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid of Mice Infected with Cryptococcus neoformans of Different Virulences
Th1 immune response plays an important role in protection against infection with Cryptococcus neoformans in mice. We investigated… 
1997
1997
Comparison between Wako‐WB003 and Fungitec G tests for detection of (1→3)‐β‐D‐glucan in systemic mycosis
The limulus factor G reacts with (1→3)‐β‐D‐glucan, a major structural component of fungal cell walls. The Fungitec G test is a… 
1995
1995
Direct determination of cryptococcal antigen in transthoracic needle aspirate for diagnosis of pulmonary cryptococcosis
Pulmonary cryptococcosis causes significant morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised patients. Definitive diagnosis of… 
1990
1990
Oral Itraconazole Therapy of Cryptococcal Meningitis and Cryptococcosis in Patients with AIDS
We studied the efficacy of oral itraconazole in 57 AIDS patients with cryptococcosis. Diagnoses included cryptococcal meningitis… 
1990
1990
Antifungal drug therapy. A complete guide for the practitioner.
Antifungal therapy, Paul H. Jacobs dermatophytosis (ringworm) Donald L. Greer pityriasis (tinea) versicolor, tinea nigra, and… 
Highly Cited
1987
Highly Cited
1987
Efficacy of fluconazole (UK-49,858) against experimental aspergillosis and cryptococcosis in mice.
The efficacy of fluconazole, a new bis-triazole antifungal agent, was compared with that of orally administered ketoconazole and… 
1986
1986
Tolerance to cryptococcal polysaccharide in cured cryptococcosis patients: failure of antibody secretion in vitro.
Ten patients cured of cryptococcosis and 14 normal volunteers were immunized with subcutaneous injections of cryptococcal… 
1975
1975
Cavitary pulmonary cryptococcosis complicated by aspergilloma.
A roentgenogram of a 31-year-old office worker who had developed pleuritic pain showed multiple abscess cavities in the left… 
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