Fungal pathogen

Comparative Analysis of Capsule Expression in Cryptococcus neoformans: India Ink Visualization from Clinical CSF Samples versus SDA Agar Cultures

Introduction of India Ink preparation Cryptococcus neoformans is an encapsulated yeast that causes cryptococcal meningitis, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. The…

2 years ago

Sporothrix schenckii: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Sporothrix schenckii is a dimorphic fungus and the causative agent of the infection known as sporotrichosis or "rose gardener's…

3 years ago

Candida krusei: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Candida krusei is a species of yeast that belongs to the Candida genus. It is an opportunistic fungal pathogen…

3 years ago

Cryptococcus: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Cryptococcus is a genus of fungi that includes several species, the most common of which is Cryptococcus neoformans. These…

3 years ago