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Connecting Cryptococcal Meningitis and Gut Microbiome

Yuanyuan Ma1, Liang Yang2, Mengna Jiang1

  • 1Nantong Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, Department of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Toxicology, School of Public Health, Nantong University, Nantong 226019, China.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences
|September 9, 2023
PubMed

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Cryptococcus neoformans (C. neoformans) meningitis may be linked to gut microbiome changes. Targeting the gut microbiome shows promise for diagnosing and treating this serious fungal infection.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Immunology
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Cryptococcus neoformans species complex (C. neoformans SC) causes fungal meningitis in immunocompromised individuals.
  • C. neoformans SC melanin is a key virulence factor, aiding immune evasion.
  • The microbiota-gut-brain axis may influence melanin production and C. neoformans SC infections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the potential association between cryptococcal meningitis and the gut microbiome.
  • To highlight the therapeutic potential of targeting the gut microbiome for C. neoformans SC infections.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on C. neoformans SC, fungal meningitis, and the gut microbiome.
  • Analysis of studies investigating C. neoformans infections and their impact on gut dysbiosis.
  • Discussion of the microbiota-gut-brain axis in relation to fungal pathogenesis.

Main Results:

  • Cryptococcus neoformans infections are associated with gut microbiome dysbiosis.
  • The gut microbiome may play a role in the pathogenesis of cryptococcal meningitis.
  • C. neoformans SC infections can induce alterations in the gut microbial community.

Conclusions:

  • A potential link exists between cryptococcal meningitis and gut microbiome alterations.
  • Targeting the gut microbiome presents a promising avenue for the diagnosis and treatment of cryptococcal meningitis.
  • Further research into the microbiota-gut-brain axis is warranted for understanding and managing C. neoformans SC infections.
Keywords:
catecholaminescryptococcal meningitismelaninmicrobiota–gut–brain axisnutritional signals

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