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Is sex necessary for the proliferation and transmission of Pneumocystis?

Authors :
Hauser, Philippe M.
Cushion, Melanie T.
Source :
PLoS Pathogens. 12/6/2018, Vol. 14 Issue 12, p1-7. 7p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article offers information on pneumocystis organisms are airborne opportunistic pathogens that cannot be continuously grown in culture. IT is mentioned that the successful high-speed cell sorting of trophic and cystic forms is paving the way for the elucidation of the complex Pneumocystis life cycle. The article also discusses how sex can cause in proliferation andtransmission of the diseases.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15537366
Volume :
14
Issue :
12
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
PLoS Pathogens
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
133420295
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1007409