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Published on: October 21, 2014
Cryptococcus neoformans var neoformans isolated from droppings of captive birds in Nigeria
E O Irokanulo1, A A Makinde, C O Akuesgi
1National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria.
Abstract:
The yeast, Cryptococcus neoformans, was found in apparently healthy birds at the Jos Wildlife Park and Zoo in Jos, Nigeria. Cryptococcus neoformans var neoformans was isolated from feces of four captive bird species. Five isolates belonged to serotype A while two were serotype D. Serotype A of C. neoformans was isolated from a white face duck (Dendrocygna viduata), eagle owl (Bubo africanus cinerascene) and peacock (Pavo cristatus). The other two (serotype D), were isolated from a spotted eagle owl.
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