Cryptococcus neoformans
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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.
Significance
- The cause of 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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