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Molecular analysis of 311 Cryptococcus neoformans isolates from a 30-month ECMM survey of cryptococcosis in Europe.
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Viviani Maria Anna, Cogliati Massimo, Esposto Maria Carmela, Lemmer Karin, Tintelnot Kathrin, Colom Valiente Maria Francisca, Swinne Danielle, Velegraki Aristea, Velho Rosa
Abstract excerpt
During a European Confederation of Medical Mycology (ECMM) prospective survey of cryptococcosis in Europe (from July 1997 to December 1999) 655 cases were reported from 17 countries; 565 of the completed questionnaires were evaluable. Cryptococcosis was associated with HIV infection in 77% of cas...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Child
- Cryptococcosis
- Cryptococcus neoformans
- Europe
- Female
- Genotype
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Molecular Epidemiology
- Serotyping