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Cryptococcus

Challenges in diagnosing cryptococcosis among HIV-infected patients in southern Mozambique and opportunities for intervention in contexts of limited resources: A pre-implementation study

José C. Langa, Troy D. Moon, Jahit Sacarlal, Mohsin Sidat

published 05 Feb 2026

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Antifungal potential of Rhinacanthus nasutus extracts against the pathogenic fungus Cryptococcus neoformans

Muthita Khongthongdam, Trinity Jantarach, Tanaporn Phetruen, Sittinan Chanarat

published 19 Dec 2025

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Transcriptomic profiling of lung alveolar macrophages reveals distinct contribution of sterol metabolism in macrophage response to Cryptococcus gattii infection

Siranart Jeerawattanawart, Adithap Hansakon, Rudi Alberts, Yongliang Zhang, Pornpimon Angkasekwinai

published 30 Sep 2025

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Environmental sources of Cryptococcus neoformans species complex in Kampala, Uganda: A preliminary study

Beatrice Achan, Abel Wembabazi, Tonny Luggya, Innocent Robert Ebwongu, Benson Musinguzi, Herbert Itabangi, Henry Kajumbula, David Meya

published 18 Aug 2025

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Whole-genome sequencing of Hyphopichia burtonii from isolated yeast recovered from zebra dove droppings in Thailand

Saowakon Indoung, Sanicha Chumtong, Sakaoporn Prachantasena, Ratchakul Wiriyaprom, Komwit Surachat, Rattanaruji Pomwised, Ruttayaporn Ngasaman

published 13 Jun 2025

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Re-introduction of India ink testing as a low-cost laboratory diagnostic for cryptococcosis among HIV infected patients in Southern Mozambique: An implementation research protocol

José C. Langa, Mohsin Sidat, Jahit Sacarlal, Troy D. Moon

published 23 May 2025

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Systematic review on the compliance of WHO guidelines in the management of patients with advanced HIV disease in Africa: The case of cryptococcal antigen screening

Zuhura Mbwana Ally, Jackline Vicent Mbishi, Mariam Salim Mbwana, Hafidha Mhando Bakari, Swalehe Mustafa Salim, Zarin Nudar Rodoshi, Muhidin Ibrahim Hundisa, Rebecca Mesfin Sileshi, Biruk Demisse Ayalew, Rahma Musoke, Lynn Moshi, Yousef Elias Fakhoury, Haji Mbwana Ally, Habib Omari Ramadhani

published 24 Jan 2025

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Novel combinatorial approach: Harnessing HIV protease inhibitors to enhance amphotericin B’s antifungal efficacy in cryptococcosis

Nour M. Alkashef, Mohamed N. Seleem

published 01 Aug 2024

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Using laboratory data to assess the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on reflex cryptococcal antigenaemia (CrAg) testing in South Africa

Naseem Cassim, Lindi Marie Coetzee, Manuel Pedro da Silva, Wendy Susan Stevens, Deborah Kim Glencross

published 28 Sep 2023

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Mapping evidence on cryptococcal antigen infection among HIV-infected persons in sub-Saharan Africa- A scoping review protocol

Khululiwe Dlamini, Boitumelo Moetlhoa, Astrid Turner, Kuhlula Maluleke, Tivani Mashamba-Thompson

published 09 Jun 2023

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Six months survival and risk factors for attrition for patients detected with cryptococcal antigenemia through screening in Malawi

Master R. O. Chisale, Alex Jordan, Pocha S. Kamudumuli, Bernard Mvula, Michael Odo, Alice Maida, James Kandulu, Ben Chilima, Frank W. Sinyiza, Pauline Katundu, Hsin-yi Lee, Rebecca Mtegha, Tsung-Shu Joseph Wu, Joseph Bitirinyo, Rose Nyirenda, Thoko Kalua, Greg Greene, Tom Chiller

published 04 May 2023

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Adherence of health workers to guidelines for screening and management of cryptococcal meningitis in Uganda

Olivie C. Namuju, Proscovia M. Namuwenge, Richard Kwizera, Emmanuel Obuya, Paul Kirumira, Rose Naluyima, Cynthia Ahimbisibwe, JaneFrancis Ndyetukira, Hawa Nakato, Robert Kirungi, Jane Gakuru, Samuel Junju, Edwin Nuwagira, Morris Rutakagirwa, Sara Nsibirwa, Vennie Nabitaka, Elizabeth Nalintya, Edward Mpoza, Conrad K. Muzoora, Abdu K. Musubire, David R. Boulware, David B. Meya

published 10 Apr 2023

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Higher Dose Oral Fluconazole for the Treatment of AIDS-related Cryptococcal Meningitis (HIFLAC)—report of A5225, a multicentre, phase I/II, two-stage, dose-finding, safety, tolerability and efficacy randomised, amphotericin B-controlled trial of the AIDS Clinical Trials Group

Umesh G. Lalloo, Lauren Komarow, Judith A. Aberg, David B. Clifford, Evelyn Hogg, Ashley McKhann, Aggrey Bukuru, David Lagat, Sandy Pillay, Vidya Mave, Khuanchai Supparatpinyo, Wadzanai Samaneka, Deborah Langat, Eduardo Ticona, Sharlaa Badal-Faesen, Robert A. Larsen, the ACTG A5225 Team

published 13 Feb 2023

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