Cryptococcus neoformans is an opportunistic fungal pathogen that is ubiquitous in the
environment. It causes a deadly meningitis that is responsible for over 180,000 deaths …

Invasive fungal infections are a growing threat to immunocompromised patients, highlighting
the importance of monitoring fungal pathogens. Global warming (including climatic …

The Cryptococcus genus comprises more than 100 species, of which C. neoformans and C.
gattii are the leading cause of cryptococcosis. The distribution of C. gattii and C. neoformans …

During wine stabilization, control of the microbial population is required in order to ensure a
quality wine. Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) was applied to commercial wines in a continuous …

Cryptococcosis is an infectious disease of worldwide distribution, caused by encapsulated
yeasts belonging to the phylum Basidiomycota. The genus Cryptococcus includes several …

Introduction: Fungi of the genus Cryptococcus are cosmopolitan and may be agents of
opportunistic mycoses in immunocompromised and sometimes immunocompetent …

Aim: Invasive human fungal infections have been a serious public health problem among
immunocompromised patients. Wild bird species are related to the eco-epidemiology of …

Aim: Cryptococcus neoformans is the major agent of cryptococcosis. The main virulence
factor is the polysaccharide (PS) capsule. Changes in cryptococcal PS properties have been …

Cryptococcus neoformans is a fungal pathogen that causes life-threatening infections in
immunocompromised individuals. It is surrounded by three concentric structures that …

Cryptococcus neoformans is a fungal pathogen that causes life-threatening infections in
immunocompromised individuals, who often have some inflammatory condition and …