Isolation of Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii (serotype A) from Pigeon Droppings in Korea.
10.4489/MYCO.2003.31.3.162
- Author:
Hee Youn CHEE
1
;
Yoon Kyoung KIM
Author Information
1. Division of Biological Sciences, Medical School, Konyang University, Non-San, Chung-Nam, South Korea. hychee@kytis.konyang.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Cryptococcus neoformans;
Pigeon droppings;
Serotype A
- MeSH:
Columbidae*;
Cryptococcus neoformans*;
Cryptococcus*;
Dermatoglyphics;
Korea*;
Polymerase Chain Reaction;
Serologic Tests;
Serotyping
- From:Mycobiology
2003;31(3):162-165
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
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).
