Cryptococcus neoformans is an encapsulated basidiomycetous yeast [1] belonging to the class Tremellomycetes and an obligate aerobe [2] that can live in both plants and animals.

Apr 24, 2024 · Two species (types) of Cryptococcus cause most infections, Cryptococcus neoformans (C. neoformans) and Cryptococcus gattii (C. gatti). Causes and risk factors for cryptococcosis may …

May 30, 2023 · The fungi Cryptococcus gattii (C. gattii) and Cryptococcus neoformans (C. neoformans) cause cryptococcosis. They live in the environment — in dirt (soil), on trees and in bird poop.

Jul 29, 2025 · Cryptococcus neoformans is a yeast fungus, producing yeast cells during reproduction. The yeast cells are dry, mildly encapsulated, and light, making them easy to aerosolize.

This review explores the mechanisms of C. neoformans entering the CNS and explains how it bypasses the BBB. Additionally, it aims to understand the interplay between the regulatory mechanisms and …

Jun 24, 2025 · Cryptococcus neoformans is a cause of central nervous system (CNS) disease in both immunocompromised and immunocompetent patients. It can also cause pneumonia and other …

Explore the pathogenesis, diagnostic methods, and antifungal resistance of Cryptococcus neoformans in this comprehensive overview.

Cryptococcus neoformans is a yeast with a prominent polysaccharide capsule. It is an opportunistic fungal pathogen notoriously known as the most common cause of fungal meningitis (infection and …

Cryptococcosis is acquired by inhalation and thus typically affects the lungs. Many patients present with asymptomatic, self-limited primary lung lesions. In immunocompetent patients, the isolated …

Apr 24, 2024 · Inhaling fungal spores from Cryptococcus can cause cryptococcosis. Two species of Cryptococcus cause most infections: C. neoformans and C. gattii. Cryptococcus generally lives in …