Phospholipase B Is Critical for Cryptococcus neoformans Survival in the Central Nervous System
Mohamed F. Hamed, Glauber Ribeiro de Sousa Araújo, Melissa E. Munzen, Marta Reguera-Gómez, Carly Epstein, Hiu Ham Lee, Susana Frasés, Luis R. Martinez
Abstract
Cryptococcal meningoencephalitis (CME) is a serious disease caused by infection by the neurotropic fungal pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans . Due to the increasing number of cases in HIV-infected individuals, as well as the limited therapies available, investigation into potential targets for new therapeutics has become critical.
Topics & Concepts
Cryptococcus neoformansCryptococcosisMeningoencephalitisFungal pathogenCryptococcusPathogenMicrobiologyDiseaseBiologyNaegleria fowleriImmunologyMedicineVirologyPathologyFungal Infections and StudiesAntifungal resistance and susceptibilityNail Diseases and Treatments