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Isolation of cryptococcus neoformans from bats (molossus major) droppings in Awka, Nigeria
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Source
Sudanese Journal of Dermatology
Issue
Vol. 4, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2006), pp.81-85, 5 p.
Publisher
Sudanese Association of Dermatologists
Publication Date
2006-12-31
Country of Publication
Sudan
No. of Pages
5
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Topics
Abstract EN
The study determines the ecological significance of bats excrement in Cryptococcus's in Awka, Nigeria.
A total of 194 samples of bats droppings were collected from church, houses and public buildings.
Each sample was suspended 1 : 10 in sterile normal saline solution and then cultured in Staib medium (Guizotia Abyssinica-creatine agar).
Identification of Cryptococcus neoformans was performed based on the development of brown- coloured colonies and the presence of encapsulated yeast.
Of 194 samples, 28 (14.4 %) were positive for Cr.neoformans.
The highest frequency was observed in dropping from houses (20.9 %), followed by public buildings (12.3 %) and churches (5 %).
No significant differences in isolation frequency were observed between fresh or dried excrement.
All isolates obtained were Cr.
neoformans var neoformans.
The study further showed that bat excreta acquisition of cryptococcus is a potential source of infections to humans.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mbata, T. I.. 2006. Isolation of cryptococcus neoformans from bats (molossus major) droppings in Awka, Nigeria. Sudanese Journal of Dermatology،Vol. 4, no. 2, pp.81-85.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mbata, T. I.. Isolation of cryptococcus neoformans from bats (molossus major) droppings in Awka, Nigeria. Sudanese Journal of Dermatology Vol. 4, no. 2 (Dec. 2006), pp.81-85.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-282731
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mbata, T. I.. Isolation of cryptococcus neoformans from bats (molossus major) droppings in Awka, Nigeria. Sudanese Journal of Dermatology. 2006. Vol. 4, no. 2, pp.81-85.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-282731
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 84-85
Record ID
BIM-282731