Paracoccidioides Spp.: Virulence Factors and Immune-Evasion Strategies
Joint Authors
Camacho, Emma
Niño-Vega, Gustavo A.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-19, 19 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-05-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
19
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Paracoccidioides spp.
are dimorphic fungal pathogens responsible for one of the most relevant systemic mycoses in Latin America, paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM).
Their exact ecological niche remains unknown; however, they have been isolated from soil samples and armadillos (Dasypus novemcinctus), which have been proposed as animal reservoir for these fungi.
Human infection occurs by inhalation of conidia or mycelia fragments and is mostly associated with immunocompetent hosts inhabiting and/or working in endemic rural areas.
In this review focusing on the pathogen perspective, we will discuss some of the microbial attributes and molecular mechanisms that enable Paracoccidioides spp.
to tolerate, adapt, and ultimately avoid the host immune response, establishing infection.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Camacho, Emma& Niño-Vega, Gustavo A.. 2017. Paracoccidioides Spp.: Virulence Factors and Immune-Evasion Strategies. Mediators of Inflammation،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-19.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1188438
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Camacho, Emma& Niño-Vega, Gustavo A.. Paracoccidioides Spp.: Virulence Factors and Immune-Evasion Strategies. Mediators of Inflammation No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-19.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1188438
American Medical Association (AMA)
Camacho, Emma& Niño-Vega, Gustavo A.. Paracoccidioides Spp.: Virulence Factors and Immune-Evasion Strategies. Mediators of Inflammation. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-19.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1188438
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1188438