Eucalyptus Tree: A Potential Source of Cryptococcus neoformans in Egyptian Environment
Joint Authors
Elhariri, Mahmoud
Hamza, Dalia
Elhelw, Rehab
Refai, Mohamed
Source
International Journal of Microbiology
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-01-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
In Egypt, the River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) is a well-known tree and is highly appreciated by the rural and urban dwellers.
The role of Eucalyptus trees in the ecology of Cryptococcus neoformans is documented worldwide.
The aim of this survey was to show the prevalence of C.
neoformans during the flowering season of E.
camaldulensis at the Delta region in Egypt.
Three hundred and eleven samples out of two hundred Eucalyptus trees, including leaves, flowers, and woody trunks, were collected from four governorates in the Delta region.
Thirteen isolates of C.
neoformans were recovered from Eucalyptus tree samples (4.2%).
Molecular identification of C.
neoformans was done by capsular gene specific primer CAP64 and serotype identification was done depending on LAC1 gene.
This study represents an update on the ecology of C.
neoformans associated with Eucalyptus tree in Egyptian environment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Elhariri, Mahmoud& Hamza, Dalia& Elhelw, Rehab& Refai, Mohamed. 2016. Eucalyptus Tree: A Potential Source of Cryptococcus neoformans in Egyptian Environment. International Journal of Microbiology،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Elhariri, Mahmoud…[et al.]. Eucalyptus Tree: A Potential Source of Cryptococcus neoformans in Egyptian Environment. International Journal of Microbiology No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Elhariri, Mahmoud& Hamza, Dalia& Elhelw, Rehab& Refai, Mohamed. Eucalyptus Tree: A Potential Source of Cryptococcus neoformans in Egyptian Environment. International Journal of Microbiology. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1106265
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1106265