Pathogenicity of Cryptococcus neoformans: virulence factors and immunological mechanisms

Authors
Rodrigues, ML Alviano, CS Travassos, LR
Citation
Ml. Rodrigues et al., Pathogenicity of Cryptococcus neoformans: virulence factors and immunological mechanisms, MICROBES IN, 1(4), 1999, pp. 293-301
Citations number
65
Categorie Soggetti
Immunology
Journal title
MICROBES AND INFECTION
ISSN journal
12864579 → ACNP
Volume
1
Issue
4
Year of publication
1999
Pages
293 - 301
Database
ISI
SICI code
1286-4579(199904)1:4<293:POCNVF>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
Cryptococcus neoformans is the causative agent of cryptococcosis and crypto coccal meningitis, which are serious pathological conditions affecting up t o 10% of patients with AIDS. Mechanisms of pathogenicity of C, neoformans a nd the host defenses against this fungus are reviewed, incorporating recent data and perspectives. (C) Elsevier, Paris.