Ecoepidemiology of Cryptococcus gattii in Developing Countries

Cryptococcosis is a systemic infection caused by species of the encapsulated yeast Cryptococcus. The disease may occur in immunocompromised and immunocompetent hosts and is acquired by the inhalation of infectious propagules present in the environment. Cryptococcus is distributed in a plethora of ec...

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Main Authors: Patricia F. Herkert, Ferry Hagen, Rosangela L. Pinheiro, Marisol D. Muro, Jacques F. Meis, Flávio Queiroz-Telles
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-11-01
Series:Journal of Fungi
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/3/4/62