A BRAIN-INVADING fungal infection that sickened nearly 20 people after a music festival is expected to rise in the coming ...

Cryptococcosis means infection with the fungus Cryptococcus — typically, Cryptococcus neoformans or Cryptococcus gattii. The fungus is first inhaled into the nose and lungs and can spread ...

Of particular relevance in the clinical laboratory area are the microdilution methods we developed for determining the susceptibility of Cryptococcus neoformans and dermatophytes. We have shown that ...

Cryptococcal fungal infections are caused by the Cryptococcus species of fungi, most commonly Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii. These fungi are most naturally found in warm and humid ...

Inadequate data to support primary prophylaxis. 84,105 Cryptococcus neoformans Ubiquitous. Associated with pneumonia and meningitis. Country Number of patients Study type Key points Ref.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde does not accept that three of the cases are associated with the hospital, nor that there was any causal link between cryptococcus neoformans infections and the ...

Maureen Donlin, Ph.D. Maureen Donlin's lab is interested in developing new anti-fungal drugs, with an immediate focus on compounds that can inhibit Cryptococcus neoformans, a pathogen affecting immune ...

In 2018, a 10-year-old boy and 73-year-old woman Gail Armstrong contracted cryptococcus neoformans - a fungus which is linked to pigeon droppings - and died following infection. Prior to their ...

Anti-TNF drugs have revolutionized the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Concerns about risks of infection and malignancy with these agents have led to scrutiny of available data. Patients ...