Perspectives on non-neoformans cryptococcal opportunistic infections

Perspectives on non-neoformans cryptococcal opportunistic infections

Non-neoformans Cryptococcus species, including C. laurentii and C. albidus, have historically been classified as exclusively saprophytic. However, recent studies have increasingly implicated these organisms as the causative agent of opportunistic infections in humans. Herein, the case is presented o...

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Main Authors: Nichole Smith, Matthew Sehring, Jefferson Chambers, Preeti Patel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Greater Baltimore Medical Center 2017-10-01
Series:Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives
Subjects:
non-neoformans Cryptococcus
Cryptococcus laurentii
opportunistic infection
immunocompromised
antimicrobial resistance
human immunodeficiency virus
HIV
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
AIDs
meningitis
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20009666.2017.1350087

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