Human penicilliosis marneffei and its relation to the bamboo rat (Rhizomys pruinosus)

摘要: Fourteen cases of penicilliosis marneffei occurred in persons the Guangxi region People's Republic China; first known case that disease had been found Vietnamese bamboo rats (Rhizomys sinensis). A survey wild this was initiated to determine if any these animals were infected by Penicillium marneffei. Although R. sinensis live study area, they are relatively rare. The only captured another species rat (R. pruinosus). Of 19 captured, 18 yielded cultures P. from one or more their internal organs. implications finding respect epidemiology discussed.