Faster Cryptococcus melanization increases virulence in experimental and human cryptococcosis
H. R. d. Sousa, G. P. d. Oliveira, S. d. O. Frazao, K. C. d. M. Gorgonha, C. P. Rosa, E. M. Garcez, J. Lucas, A. F. Correia, W. F. d. Freitas, H. M. Borges, H. C. Paes, L. Trilles, M. d. S. Lazera, V. L. Pinto, M. S. S. Felipe, , A. M. Nicola
This study shows that faster melanization in Cryptococcus species correlates with increased virulence and worse patient outcomes.
bioRxiv · Jul 29, 2020Microbiology