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http://dx.doi.org/10.4489/MYCO.2003.31.3.162

Isolation of Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii(serotype A) from Pigeon Droppings in Korea  

Chee, Hee-Youn (Division of Biological Sciences, Medical School, Konyang University)
Kim, Yoon-Kyoung (Division of Biological Sciences, Medical School, Konyang University)
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Mycobiology / v.31, no.3, 2003 , pp. 162-165 More about this Journal
Abstract
Three hundred and sixty five samples of avian droppings, collected from parks and zoo, were investigated for the occurrence of Cryptococcus neoformans in Korea. Thirteen samples were positive for C. neoformans. All isolates were obtained from withered pigeon droppings. Identification and serotyping of isolates were determined by means of serological test and polymerase chain reaction(PCR) fingerprinting. All isolates belonged to C. neoformans var. grubbi(serotype A).
Keywords
Cryptococcus neoformans; Pigeon droppings; Serotype A;
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