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Molecular epidemiology reveals genetic diversity amongst isolates of the Cryptococcus neoformans/C. gattii species complex in Thailand.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Jan 2013
Kaocharoen Sirada, Ngamskulrungroj Popchai, Firacative Carolina, Trilles Luciana, Piyabongkarn Dumrongdej, Banlunara Wijit, Poonwan Natteewan, Chaiprasert Angkana, Meyer Wieland, Chindamporn Ariya
Abstract excerpt
To gain a more detailed picture of cryptococcosis in Thailand, a retrospective study of 498 C. neoformans and C. gattii isolates has been conducted. Among these, 386, 83 and 29 strains were from clinical, environmental and veterinary sources, respectively. A total of 485 C. neoformans and 13 C. gattii strains were studied. The majority of the strains (68.9%) were isolated from males (mean age of 37.97 years),...
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