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Cryptococcus neoformansI. Nonencapsulated Mutants

Authors :
Bulmer, G. S.
Sans, M. D.
Gunn, C. M.
Source :
Journal of Bacteriology; November 1967, Vol. 94 Issue: 5 p1475-1479, 5p
Publication Year :
1967

Abstract

Seven nonencapsulated mutants of Cryptococcus neoformanswere isolated from an encapsulated strain of human origin. Initially, the mutants were avirulent for mice. After several months of subculturing, six of the seven isolates reverted to the encapsulated state and possessed varying degrees of virulence. The results of these experiments suggest that a strong correlation exists between the presence of a capsule and the virulence of C. neoformans.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00219193 and 10985530
Volume :
94
Issue :
5
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Bacteriology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs57576541
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1128/jb.94.5.1475-1479.1967