The outcome of <it>Cryptococcus neoformans </it>intracellular pathogenesis in human monocytes

The outcome of <it>Cryptococcus neoformans </it>intracellular pathogenesis in human monocytes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Cryptococcus neoformans </it>is an encapsulated yeast that is a facultative intracellular pathogen. The interaction between macrophages and <it>C. neoformans </it>is critical for extrapulmonary disseminati...

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Main Authors: Pirofski Liise-anne, Luo Yong, Burn Tamika, Alvarez Mauricio, Casadevall Arturo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-03-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/9/51

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