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Cryptococcus neoformans var. gattii in Australia.

D H Ellis

    Journal of Clinical Microbiology
    |February 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Cryptococcus neoformans var. gattii infections are highly prevalent in Australia, particularly in the Northern Territory. An endemic focus for this fungal pathogen appears to exist within the rural Aboriginal population.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Mycology
    • Infectious Diseases Epidemiology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Cryptococcus neoformans is an opportunistic fungal pathogen.
    • Cryptococcus neoformans has distinct varieties, including C. neoformans var. gattii.
    • Geographic distribution and incidence of C. neoformans varieties can vary significantly.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the incidence of Cryptococcus neoformans varieties in Australian clinical isolates.
    • To identify potential geographic or demographic focuses for C. neoformans var. gattii.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of 45 clinical isolates of Cryptococcus neoformans.
    • Assessment of epidemiological data from Australian isolates.

    Main Results:

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    • A high incidence of C. neoformans var. gattii was observed in South Australia (65%) and the Northern Territory (95%).
    • Data suggests an endemic focus for C. neoformans var. gattii in the Northern Territory's rural Aboriginal population.

    Conclusions:

    • Cryptococcus neoformans var. gattii shows a notable prevalence in specific Australian regions.
    • The rural Aboriginal population in the Northern Territory may represent an endemic group for C. neoformans var. gattii infections.