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Cryptococcus neoformansI. Nonencapsulated Mutants
- Source :
- Journal of Bacteriology; November 1967, Vol. 94 Issue: 5 p1475-1479, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 1967
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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