Serotype and mating type characterization of Cryptococcus neoformans by Multiplex PCR Caracterização de sorotipo e "mating type" de Cryptococcus neoformans por PCR Multiplex
Cryptococcus neoformans is an encapsulated yeast, etiological agent of cryptococcosis. The species is commonly associated with pigeon droppings and plant materials. The aim of the present work was to verify the presence of the yeast in pigeon droppings, and to identify the isolates obtained in serot...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Universidade de São Paulo
2007-08-01
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Series: | Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0036-46652007000400002 |