Cryptococcus: from environmental saprophyte to global pathogen
Cryptococcosis is a globally distributed invasive fungal infection that is caused by species
within the genus Cryptococcus which presents substantial therapeutic challenges. Although …
within the genus Cryptococcus which presents substantial therapeutic challenges. Although …
Global Molecular Epidemiology of Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii: An Atlas of the Molecular Types
M Cogliati - Scientifica, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Cryptococcosis is a fungal disease affecting more than one million people per year
worldwide. The main etiological agents of cryptococcosis are the two sibling species …
worldwide. The main etiological agents of cryptococcosis are the two sibling species …
Population genomics and the evolution of virulence in the fungal pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans
CA Desjardins, C Giamberardino, SM Sykes… - Genome …, 2017 - genome.cshlp.org
Cryptococcus neoformans is an opportunistic fungal pathogen that causes approximately
625,000 deaths per year from nervous system infections. Here, we leveraged a unique …
625,000 deaths per year from nervous system infections. Here, we leveraged a unique …
Cryptococcal pathogenic mechanisms: a dangerous trip from the environment to the brain
Cryptococcus neoformans is an opportunistic pathogenic yeast that causes serious
infections, most commonly of the central nervous system (CNS). C. neoformans is mainly …
infections, most commonly of the central nervous system (CNS). C. neoformans is mainly …
A new lineage of Cryptococcus gattii (VGV) discovered in the Central Zambezian Miombo Woodlands
We discovered a new lineage of the globally important fungal pathogen Cryptococcus gattii
on the basis of analysis of six isolates collected from three locations spanning the Central …
on the basis of analysis of six isolates collected from three locations spanning the Central …
Gene expression of diverse Cryptococcus isolates during infection of the human central nervous system
Cryptococcus neoformans is a major human central nervous system (CNS) fungal pathogen
causing considerable morbidity and mortality. In this study, we provide the widest view to …
causing considerable morbidity and mortality. In this study, we provide the widest view to …
Tracing Genetic Exchange and Biogeography of Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii at the Global Population Level
Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii is the causative agent of cryptococcal meningitis, a
significant source of mortality in immunocompromised individuals, typically human …
significant source of mortality in immunocompromised individuals, typically human …
Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii Species Complexes in Latin America: A Map of Molecular Types, Genotypic Diversity, and Antifungal …
C Firacative, W Meyer, E Castañeda - Journal of Fungi, 2021 - mdpi.com
Cryptococcosis, a potentially fatal mycosis, is caused by members of the Cryptococcus
neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii species complexes. In Latin America, cryptococcal …
neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii species complexes. In Latin America, cryptococcal …
Genotypic diversity is associated with clinical outcome and phenotype in cryptococcal meningitis across Southern Africa
Cryptococcal meningitis is a major cause of mortality throughout the develo** world, yet
little is known about the genetic markers underlying Cryptococcal virulence and patient …
little is known about the genetic markers underlying Cryptococcal virulence and patient …
A population genomics approach to assessing the genetic basis of within-host microevolution underlying recurrent cryptococcal meningitis infection
Recurrence of meningitis due to Cryptococcus neoformans after treatment causes
substantial mortality in HIV/AIDS patients across sub-Saharan Africa. In order to determine …
substantial mortality in HIV/AIDS patients across sub-Saharan Africa. In order to determine …