Report of filamentous forms in a mating type VNI clinical sequential isolates of Cryptococcus neoformans from an HIV virus-infected patient

Report of filamentous forms in a mating type VNI clinical sequential isolates of Cryptococcus neoformans from an HIV virus-infected patient

We reported a cryptococcal meningitis Aids-patient infected with a mating type VNI isolate showing filamentous cells in direct examination of cerebrospinal fluid. Clinical data, outcome, treatment features and microbiological findings were discussed.

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Main Authors: Lidiane de Oliveira, Marilena dos Anjos Martins, José Ernesto Vidal, Maria Walderez Szeszs, Mara Cristina S. Martins Pappalardo, Marcia Souza Carvalho Melhem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-03-01
Series:Medical Mycology Case Reports
Subjects:
Cryptococcus neoformans
Amphotericin B
Fluconazole
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