Understanding of the taxonomy and phylogeny of Cryptococcus gattii has been advanced by
modern molecular techniques. C. gattii probably diverged from Cryptococcus neoformans …

Rapid diagnosis and treatment of infectious meningitis and encephalitis are critical to
minimize morbidity and mortality. Comprehensive testing of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) often …

Cryptococcosis is a fungal infection caused by yeasts of the genus Cryptococcus, with
Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii as the primary pathogenic species. This …

The fungus Cryptococcus is a major cause of meningoencephalitis in HIV-infected as well as
HIV-uninfected individuals with mortalities in developed countries of 20% and 30 …

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 …

ABSTRACT A molecular diagnostic technique based on real-time PCR was developed for
the simultaneous detection of three of the most frequent causative agents of fungal …

Background Infectious meningitis is a serious disease and patient outcome relies on fast
and reliable diagnostics. A syndromic panel testing approach like the FilmArray ME can …

The composition of bacteria is often altered in Crohn's disease (CD), but its connection to the
disease is not fully understood. Gut archaea and fungi have recently been suggested to play …

Histoplasma capsulatum var. farciminosum (HCF) is a dimorphic fungus that causes
epizootic lymphangitis in equids. Current diagnostic approaches, including culture …

A central nervous system (CNS) infection, such as meningitis, is a serious and life-
threatening condition. Bacterial meningitis can be severe and may result in brain damage …