Cryptococcus neoformans of Unusual Morphology
AUTOR(ES)
Cruickshank, J. G.
RESUMO
A case of primary cryptococcosis of the lungs was caused by an isolate of Cryptococcus neoformans that assumes a giant form in tissue but which has a normal appearance on artificial culture. Electron microscopy revealed gross enlargement of the capsule and plasma membranes in the tissue form.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
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