Infection due to Cryptococcus neoformans of unusual morphology in a patient with AIDS

Cryptococcus neoformans with a rare morphology of hand-mirror appearance was demonstrated by direct microscopic preparation of both cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and sputum of a patient with AIDS. In addition, one to six blastoconidia were seen at the tip of a germ-tube like structure. Cr. neoformans wa...

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Published in:	Mycoses Vol. 34; no. 9-10; p. 377
Main Authors:	Anandi, V, Babu, P G, John, T J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Germany 01-09-1991
Subjects:	Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - complications Cerebrospinal Fluid - microbiology Cryptococcosis - complications Cryptococcosis - microbiology Cryptococcus neoformans - growth & development Humans Male Middle Aged Sputum - microbiology
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Summary:	Cryptococcus neoformans with a rare morphology of hand-mirror appearance was demonstrated by direct microscopic preparation of both cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and sputum of a patient with AIDS. In addition, one to six blastoconidia were seen at the tip of a germ-tube like structure. Cr. neoformans was isolated in pure culture and the identification was confirmed by biochemical and serological tests as well as by animal pathogenicity.
ISSN:	0933-7407
DOI:	10.1111/j.1439-0507.1991.tb00798.x