Detection of Cryptococcus neoformans in bird excreta.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
;
2006 Jul; 37(4): 768-70
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-35085
ABSTRACT
We evaluated 14 samples of bird excreta from pigeons, parrots, open billed storks and crows obtained from thirteen places in Bangkok and nearby areas between April and July 2004. These bird excreta were examined for Cryptococcus neoformans by direct plating method to inspect their ability to grow at 37 degrees C. Capsule production was examined by Indian ink preparation. They were also tested for urease and phenoloxidase enzymes. Cryptococcus neoformans var neoformans was recovered from pigeon excreta in 9.09%. This implies those having impaired immunity may get this fungus from the environment.
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Índice:
IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático)
Assunto principal:
Especificidade da Espécie
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Tailândia
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Urease
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Aves
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Reservatórios de Doenças
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Cidades
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Monofenol Mono-Oxigenase
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Cryptococcus neoformans
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Fezes
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Animais
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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