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Infection control in the brain and the eye

Acta Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.
Abstract The Central Nervous System (CNS), comprising the brain and the eye, is considered to have a ‘privileged’ mechanism for dealing with immunological challenge (immune privilege, IP). CNS IP has been revealed through experiments using foreign protein antigens and cell and tissue alloantigens (grafts), but evidence for a role for IP in modulating ...
John V. Forrester, Paul G. McMenamin, Samantha J. Dando   +2 more
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Pulmonary cryptococcosis coexisting with central type lung cancer in an immuocompetent patient: a case report and literature review

BMC Pulmonary Medicine, 2020
Background Pulmonary Cryptococcosis is a common fungal infection mainly caused by Cryptococcus neoformans/C.gattii species in immunocompromised patients. Cases of pulmonary cryptococcosis in patients with normal immune function are increasingly common in
Kelin Yao, Xiaofang Qiu, Hongjie Hu, Yuxin Han, Wenming Zhang, Ruiming Xia, Liang Wang, Jieming Fang   +7 more
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An Update on Invasive Fungal Infections in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients

Transplant Infectious Disease, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Invasive fungal infections (IFI) remain a significant infection‐related complication in solid organ transplant recipients (SOTRs), the incidence of which has not changed overtime. With a focus on studies and data published after 2019, this narrative review provides an update on the epidemiology and prevention of IFIs in SOTRs and highlights ...
Tina Marinelli, Shahid Husain
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Disseminated cryptococcosis manifested as a single tumor in an immunocompetent patient, similar to the cutaneous primary forms [PDF]

Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2016
Cryptococcosis is a fungal infection caused by Cryptococcus neoformans that tends to affect immunocompromised individuals. The fungi are mostly acquired by inhalation, which leads to an initial pulmonary infection.
Danielle Mechereffe do Amaral, Ritha de Cássia Capelato Rocha, Luiz Euribel Prestes Carneiro, Dewton Moraes Vasconcelos, Marilda Aparecida Milanez Morgado de Abreu   +4 more
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Surgical treatment of an intracranial Cryptococcus granuloma in a cat

Veterinary Record Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 2, May 2026.
Summary A 4‐year‐old, female, neutered, domestic short‐haired cat presented with an acute onset of progressive compulsive pacing and obtundation. General physical examination revealed a crusty nasal discharge, with neurological examination showing a forebrain localisation.
Guido Bertoldi, Elsa Beltran, Marta Gruarin, Deepa Cavalli‐Sforza Guitart, Joe Fenn   +4 more
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Cryptococcosis in wait-listed liver transplant candidates: Prevalence, manifestations, and risk factors

Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection
Background: Liver cirrhosis compromises immunity against cryptococcosis, and liver transplant recipients tend to develop the disease earlier after transplantation, possibly due to unrecognized pretransplant infection.
Wan-Ting Tsai, Aristine Cheng, Yu-Chung Chuang, Cheng-Maw Ho, Yao-Ming Wu, Ming-Chih Ho, Hsin-Yun Sun, Ray-Hung Hu, Yee-Chun Chen   +8 more
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Disseminated cryptococcosis

Indian Pediatrics, 2014
Fungal infections, especially in immunocompetent children are uncommon causes of fever of unknown origin.A 5-year-old boy with prolonged fever and no evidence of immunosuppression.Ultrasound-guided retroperitoneal lymph node biopsy showed granulomas and intracytoplamic fungal yeasts; staining charactristics were suggestive of cryptococci.
Meenakshi, Bothra, Prakash, Selvaperumal, Madhulika, Kabra, Prashant, Joshi   +3 more
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Differential antifungal activity of human and cryptococcal melanins with structural discrepancies [PDF]

, 2017
Indexación: Scopus.Melanin is a pigment found in all biological kingdoms, and plays a key role in protection against ultraviolet radiation, oxidizing agents, and ionizing radiation damage. Melanin exerts an antimicrobial activity against bacteria, fungi,
Correa, N., Covarrubias, C., Hermosilla, G., Magne, F., Meyer, W., Olate, V.R., Rodas, P.I., Tapia, C.V., Valdés, C.   +8 more
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Canine chronic idiopathic rhinitis: management and outcome – a single‐centre retrospective observational study

Journal of Small Animal Practice, Volume 67, Issue 5, Page 460-470, May 2026.
Objectives Canine chronic idiopathic rhinitis is a common cause of nasal disease in dogs but data reporting outcomes following treatment is lacking. The aim was to describe pre‐ and post‐referral management and outcomes of dogs diagnosed with canine chronic idiopathic rhinitis at a single referral centre.
P. M. N. Henry, R. Rizzo, Y. Tan, A. M. Boag, J. Del‐Pozo, G. A. Woods   +5 more
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Cryptic Secret behind an Ulcer: A Rare Case of Primary Localized Cutaneous Cryptococcosis

Clinical Dermatology Review
Cutaneous cryptococcosis is an infection caused by an encapsulated yeast Cryptococcus neoformans, which can be classified as primary or secondary depending on route of infection. The disease can also be classified as localized cutaneous cryptococcosis or
Mohan Hebbur Naraharirao, MK Suhail Khan, Shilpa Kanathur, Eswari Loganathan   +3 more
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