Serotype and mating type characterization of Cryptococcus neoformans by Multiplex PCR Caracterização de sorotipo e "mating type" de Cryptococcus neoformans por PCR Multiplex

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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Main Authors: Vívian Gonçalves Carvalho, Mateus Souza Terceti, Amanda Latercia Tranches Dias, Claudete Rodrigues Paula, Juliana Pereira Lyon, Antônio Martins de Siqueira, Marília Caixeta Franco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2007-08-01
Series:Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo
Subjects:
Cryptococcus neoformans
Serotype
Mating Type
PCR
Kit Crypto Check®
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0036-46652007000400002

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