Terbinafine inhibits Cryptococcus neoformans growth and modulates fungal morphology

Terbinafine inhibits Cryptococcus neoformans growth and modulates fungal morphology

Cryptococcus neoformans is an encapsulated fungus that causes cryptococcosis. Central nervous system infection is the most common clinical presentation followed by pulmonary, skin and eye manifestations. Cryptococcosis is primarily treated with amphotericin B (AMB), fluconazole (FLC) and itraconazol...

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Main Authors: Caroline Rezende Guerra, Kelly Ishida, Marcio Nucci, Sonia Rozental
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ) 2012-08-01
Series:Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
Subjects:
Cryptococcus neoformans
terbinafine
fungal morphogenesis
cell differentiation
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