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Carbon Dioxide Potentiates Flucytosine Susceptibility in Cryptococcus neoformans

Andrew J. Jezewski, Laura C. Ristow, Damian J. Krysan

2023Microbiology Spectrum12 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

Cryptococcus neoformans causes life-threatening infections of the brain. The most effective treatment regimens are based on flucytosine-based combination therapy, which has led to increasingly successful broadening of access to flucytosine globally.

Topics & Concepts

FlucytosineCryptococcus neoformansCarbon dioxideCryptococcosisCryptococcusMicrobiologyBiologyAntifungalEcologyFluconazoleFungal Infections and StudiesAntifungal resistance and susceptibilityNail Diseases and Treatments