Cryptococcus neoformans

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Sections available in full article Classification, Distribution, Significance, Active Forms, Active Form 1, Active Form 2, Clinical Effects, Epidemiology, Pathological effects, Other Host Effects, Control, Diagnosis, Useful samples, Specimen storage, Transport of samples, Field diagnosis, Laboratory diagnosis, Sources, Publications, Vetstream contributor(s),
Contributors Dr Susan Dawson BVMS PhD MRCVS
Dr Grace Mulcahy MVB PhD MRCVS
Dr Stephen Barr BVSc MVS PhD DipACVIM
Synonyms C. neoformans

Classification


Taxonomy

  • Genus: Cryptococcus .
  • Species: neoformans .
  • Perfect form (serotypes A and D): Filobasidiella neoformans .
  • Perfect form (serotypes B and C): Filobasidiella basillispora .

Etymology

  • Gr: kruptos - hidden; kokkos - grain, berry, seed.

Distribution

  • United States.
  • Worldwide.
  • United Kingdom.

Significance

  • The cause of cryptococcosis  Cryptococcosis  ; the cat is the most frequently affected domestic animal.

Sources

Publications

  • Noxon J Oet al(1986)Ketoconazole treatment in canine and feline cryptococcosis.JAAHA22, 179.
  • Medleau Let al(1985)Cutaneous cryptococcosis in three cats.JAVMA187, 169.
  • Provost E, McKee J M & Crawford P (1982)Successful medical management of severe feline cryptococcosis.JAAHA18, 111.
  • Wilkinson G T (1979)Feline cryptococcosis - a review and seven case reports.JSAP20, 749.

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