The first survey of cryptococcal cells in bird droppings across Bloemfontein, South Africa
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DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2021.2739-2744
Abstract: Abstract Background and Aim: Cryptococcal yeast cells are spread across different ecosystems through bird movement and are deposited in bird guano. These cells may be inhaled by humans and lead to cryptococcal pneumonia. In individuals… read more here.
Keywords: bloemfontein south; bird droppings; cells bird; droppings across ... See more keywords
Elucidation of the Role of 3-Hydroxy Fatty Acids in Cryptococcus-amoeba Interactions
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2017.00765
Abstract: We previously reported that 3-hydroxy fatty acids promoted the survival of cryptococcal cells when acted upon by amoebae. To expand on this, the current study sought to explain how these molecules may protect cells. Our… read more here.
Keywords: role hydroxy; cryptococcal cells; fatty acids; hydroxy fatty ... See more keywords