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Infection by Cryptococcus neoformans

Known as: Toruloses, cryptococcus infection neoformans, European cryptococcosis 
An acute or chronic, localized or disseminated infection by Cryptococcus neoformans. Sites of involvement include the lungs, central nervous system… 
National Institutes of Health

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Cerebral CryptococcosisMeningitis, Cryptococcal
CryptococcusCryptococcus neoformansCryptococcus neoformans antigenFilobasidiella

Broader (1)

Opportunistic Infections

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Highly Cited
2016
Highly Cited
2016
Cryptococcus neoformans Intracellular Proliferation and Capsule Size Determines Early Macrophage Control of Infection
Cryptococcus neoformans is a significant fungal pathogen of immunocompromised patients. Many questions remain regarding the… 
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Sre1p, a regulator of oxygen sensing and sterol homeostasis, is required for virulence in Cryptococcus neoformans
Cryptococcus neoformans is an environmental pathogen requiring atmospheric levels of oxygen for optimal growth. Upon inhalation… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Dynamic changes in the morphology of Cryptococcus neoformans during murine pulmonary infection.
The pathogenesis of Cryptococcus neoformans infection has been studied extensively with respect to inflammatory and pathological… 
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Epidemiological Evidence for Dormant Cryptococcus neoformans Infection
ABSTRACT To date, the time of acquisition of a Cryptococcus neoformans infectious strain has never been studied. We selected a… 
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Laccase Protects Cryptococcus neoformansfrom Antifungal Activity of Alveolar Macrophages
ABSTRACT While laccase of Cryptococcus neoformans is implicated in the virulence of the organism, our recent studies showing… 
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Virulence: Mechanism of Action. Cryptococcus Neoformans Melanin And
Review
1994
Review
1994
Polysaccharide antigens of the capsule of Cryptococcus neoformans
The major significance of the capsular polysaccharide of C. neoformans is its role in potentiating opportunistic infections by… 
Highly Cited
1992
Highly Cited
1992
Protective murine monoclonal antibodies to Cryptococcus neoformans
Several murine monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) specific for the capsular glucuronoxylomannan of Cryptococcus neoformans were studied… 
Highly Cited
1986
Highly Cited
1986
AIDS in Africa: an epidemiologic paradigm.
Cases of the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) have been reported in countries throughout the world. Initial… 
Highly Cited
1982
Highly Cited
1982
Improved diagnostic medium for separation of Cryptococcus neoformans var. neoformans (serotypes A and D) and Cryptococcus neoformans var. gattii (serotypes B and C)
A simple new agar medium containing L-canavanine, glycine, and bromthymol blue was found to give a clearer and more accurate… 
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