*Coker, M. O., Thomas, B. T., Efuntoye, M. O., and Popoola, O. D.
Department of Microbiology, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria.
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ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000–0003–0937–7755
Abstract:
Background: Cryptococcus species, including C. neoformans and C. gattii, are environmental yeasts of clinical importance and major agents of cryptococcosis. Environmental reservoir represents the primary source of human and animal infections therefore, characterization of genetic diversity is essential for epidemiological surveillance and understanding the pool of genotypes from which pathogenic strains may arise. Continue reading “Assessment of genetic diversity among environmental Cryptococcus species using RAPD analysis”