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Phenotyping of Cryptococcus neoformans strains in Bergamo, Italy (1985-2000).
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The new microbiologica [New Microbiol] 2003 Jan; Vol. 26 (1), pp. 83-90. - Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- Cryptococcus neoformans is the cause of the most common life-threatening fungal infection in patients with AIDS. Thirty strains of C. neoformans were collected from inpatients and typied evaluating activity, morphotyping, serotyping, chemosensitivity and adhesivity. Cryptococcus neoformans strains showed different aspectotype profile, the sole presence of serotypes A and D, good susceptibility to azoles and Amphotericin B. Phenotypic epidemiologic markers can be used: characterization of clinical strains excludes a common source.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Agglutination Tests
Amphotericin B metabolism
Antifungal Agents metabolism
Azoles metabolism
Cell Adhesion physiology
Cryptococcosis microbiology
Cryptococcus neoformans cytology
Cryptococcus neoformans metabolism
Endopeptidases metabolism
Female
Flucytosine metabolism
Humans
Italy
Male
Microbial Sensitivity Tests
Middle Aged
Monophenol Monooxygenase metabolism
Phenotype
Urease metabolism
Cryptococcus neoformans classification
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1121-7138
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The new microbiologica
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 12578315