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Isolation of Cryptococcus gattii (genotype VGI) from a specimen of Pinus. An approach to its natural habitat in México City.
Revista iberoamericana de micologia - 1 Jan 2026
Castañón Olivares Laura Rosio, Aguilera León Yurixhi Paola, Moreno Manrique Fernanda Marlene, Reyes Lira José Enrique, Bazán Mora Elva, Sánchez Paredes Edith
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BACKGROUND: In Mexico, Cryptococcus gattii sensu lato has been identified as the etiologic agent in approximately 10.8% of cryptococcosis cases; however, its isolation from natural sources, which would confirm its existence in the environment, has not been successful. OBJECTIVE: To isolate C. gattii from environmental samples collected from trees within the movement area of a patient diagnosed with cryptococcosis...
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