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Spread of Cryptococcus gattii into Pacific Northwest Region of the United States
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 07/30/09

Datta K et al. – C. gattii disease affects immunocompromised and immunocompetent persons, causing substantial illness and death. Successful management requires an aggressive medical and surgical approach and consideration of potentially variable antifungal drug susceptibilities. The authors summarize the study results of a group of investigators and review current knowledge with the goal of increasing awareness and highlighting areas where further knowledge is required.

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