Mechanisms of Pulmonary Escape and Dissemination by Cryptococcus neoformans
Cryptococcus neoformans is a common environmental saprophyte and human fungal pathogen that primarily causes disease in immunocompromised individuals. Similar to many environmentally acquired human fungal pathogens, C. neoformans initiates infection in the lungs. However, the main driver of mortalit...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-02-01
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Series: | Journal of Fungi |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/4/1/25 |