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Genotyping of Cryptococcus neoformans isolated from captive birds in Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Mycoses - 1 Sept 2011
Ferreira-Paim Kennio, Andrade-Silva Leonardo, Mora Delio Jose, Pedrosa André Luiz, Rodrigues Virmondes, Silva-Vergara Mario León
Abstract excerpt
To evaluate Cryptococcus spp. molecular types isolated from captive birds' droppings, an epidemiological survey was carried out in Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil, from December 2006 to September 2008. A total of 253 samples of bird excreta (120 fresh and 133 dry) were collected from pet shop cages and houses in different neighbourhoods. Cryptococcus neoformans was isolated in 19 (14.28%) dry samples and one fresh...
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