August 20, 2025BMC MicrobiologyOpen Access

Geographical distribution of Cryptococcus neoformans in Iran, pathogenic factors, and antifungal susceptibility profile

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SHSara HamzeheeAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences MHMarzieh HalvaeizadehAhvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences MGMaral GharaghaniYasuj University of Medical Sciences

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The study shows the pathogenic factors and antifungal susceptibility of Cryptococcus neoformans in pigeon droppings, indicating its prevalence in various provinces of Iran.

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38% of pigeon droppings samples tested positive for cryptococcus neoformans in Iran, showing significant geographical distribution.
All isolates produced pathogenic factors such as capsule production and pigmentation, contributing to their virulence.
Antifungal susceptibility testing indicated that 100% of isolates were non-wild type against amphotericin B, raising treatment concerns.
This observational analysis includes samples from 10 Iranian provinces, highlighting the regional differences in fungus prevalence.

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Hamzehee et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af35e9cf1dd9ea359ea4f3 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-025-04292-x

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The study shows the pathogenic factors and antifungal susceptibility of Cryptococcus neoformans in pigeon droppings, indicating its prevalence in various provinces of Iran.

Geographical distribution of Cryptococcus neoformans in Iran, pathogenic factors, and antifungal susceptibility profile

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Geographical distribution of Cryptococcus neoformans in Iran, pathogenic factors, and antifungal susceptibility profile

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