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

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: 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.

Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.mmcr.2014.11.002

Authors: Lidiane de Oliveira, Marilena dos Anjos Martins, José Ernesto Vidal, Maria Walderez Szeszs, Mara Cristina S. Martins Pappalardo, Marcia Souza Carvalho Melhem

Institutions: Instituto Adolfo Lutz, Instituto de Infectologia Emílio Ribas

Language: English

Topic: Fungal Infections and Studies

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $650