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Appl Environ Microbiol. 1973 February; 25(2): 309-312
Copyright © 1973 American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved.

Cryptococcus neoformans of Unusual Morphology

J. G. Cruickshank, R. Cavill and M. Jelbert

Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Rhodesia and Government Hospital, Umtali, Rhodesia

ABSTRACT

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.

Appl Environ Microbiol. 1973 February; 25(2): 309-312
Copyright © 1973 American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved.





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