Isolation of Cryptococcus neoformans from pigeon (Columba livia) droppings in northern Iran

Isolation of Cryptococcus neoformans from pigeon (Columba livia) droppings in northern Iran

Nine hundred and eighty three specimens of pigeon droppings, collected in different regions of northern Iran, were examind. Of these samples, 175 (17.8%) were positive for Cryptococcus neoformans. All isolates obtained were C. neoformans var. neoformans. Most of these isolates of C. neoformans were...

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Veröffentlicht in:Mycopathologia (1975) 1997-01, Vol.139 (2), p.93-95
1. Verfasser: KHOSRAVI, A. R
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Animal, plant and microbial ecology
Biological and medical sciences
Columba livia
Cryptococcus neoformans
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Microbial ecology
Microbiology
Mycology
Normal microflora of man and animals. Rumen
Pathogenicity, host-agent relations, miscellaneous strains, epidemiology
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Zusammenfassung:Nine hundred and eighty three specimens of pigeon droppings, collected in different regions of northern Iran, were examind. Of these samples, 175 (17.8%) were positive for Cryptococcus neoformans. All isolates obtained were C. neoformans var. neoformans. Most of these isolates of C. neoformans were from pigeon shelters. There were significant differences in isolation frequency between pigeon shelters and the other collection sites.
ISSN:0301-486X
1573-0832
DOI:10.1023/A:1006863705759