MLST-Based Population Genetic Analysis in a Global Context Reveals Clonality amongst Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii VNI Isolates from HIV Patients in Southeastern Brazil
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0005223
Abstract: Cryptococcosis is an important fungal infection in immunocompromised individuals, especially those infected with HIV. In Brazil, despite the free availability of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in the public health system, the mortality rate due to Cryptococcus… read more here.
Keywords: cryptococcus neoformans; neoformans var; population genetic; var grubii ... See more keywords
Comparative genomics of Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii associated with meningitis in HIV infected and uninfected patients in Vietnam
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0005628
Abstract: The vast burden of cryptococcal meningitis occurs in immunosuppressed patients, driven by HIV, and is caused by Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii. We previously reported cryptococcal meningitis in Vietnam arising atypically in HIV uninfected, apparently immunocompetent… read more here.
Keywords: meningitis; cryptococcus neoformans; neoformans var; var grubii ... See more keywords
In Vitro Antifungal Activity of Chimeric Peptides Derived from Bovine Lactoferricin and Buforin II against Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii
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DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11121819
Abstract: Cryptococcosis is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. The limited number of antifungal agents, their toxicity, and the difficulty of these molecules in crossing the blood–brain barrier have made the exploration of new… read more here.
Keywords: antifungal activity; bovine lactoferricin; var grubii; activity ... See more keywords