New study finds IL-17 deficiency may underlie cryptococcosis in HIV-negative “immunocompetent” adults. Could unlock new paths for immunotherapy! 🦠🧬
Open access: https://bit.ly/47rL1Xq
#Immunology #Cryptococcosis #IL17 #InfectiousDiseases
Pulmonary #Cryptococcosis With Rapid Growth on Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography
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Pulmonary #Cryptococcosis With Rapid Growth on #PositronEmissionTomography/Computed Tomography
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C. neoformans causes a disease known as #cryptococcosis.
The yeast enters the body through the respiratory tract and can reach the brain, leading to meningitis in transplant patients or people with #AIDS – a frequently fatal complication.
Severe #COVID19 can open the door to rare, life-threatening fungal infections! Pulby et al. report two cases of disseminated C. neoformans, and highlight the importance of blood cultures for diagnosis. #FEMSMicrobiolLett #cryptococcosis #fungalinfection
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Tim ‘bird shit’ suffers from #Cryptococcosis #redtiequisling