Isolation of Cryptococcus neoformans and other opportunistic fungi from pigeon droppings

摘要: Background Invasive fungal infections cause considerable morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised hosts. Pigeon droppings could especially be a potential carrier the spread of pathogenic yeasts mold fungi into environment. The objective this study was to isolation Cryptococcus neoformans other opportunistic from pigeon droppings. Materials methods One hundred twenty samples were suspended 1:10 saline solution then cultured. Identification C. performed on bird seed agar, presence capsule India ink preparation, urease production urea agar medium RapID yeast plus system. identification candida species based micro-morphological analysis corn meal-Tween 80 system growth CHROMagar candida. macromorphologic, microscopic, biochemical physiological characteristics. Results highest frequency observed Candida albicans 6.6% Penicillium spp. 25%. rate 2.5%. Conclusion Several types are present that can environment transmit children elderly as well patients who at increased risk contracting diseases.