Experimental Models of Cryptococcosis

oleh: Wilber Sabiiti, Robin C. May, E. Rhiannon Pursall

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01

Deskripsi

Cryptococcosis is a life-threatening fungal disease that infects around one million people each year. Establishment and progression of disease involves a complex interplay between the fungus and a diverse range of host cell types. Over recent years, numerous cellular, tissue, and animal models have been exploited to probe this host-pathogen interaction. Here we review the range of experimental models that are available for cryptococcosis research and compare the relative advantages and limitations of the different systems.