Photomicrograph of Cryptococcus deneoformans (IMAGE)

Duke University

Photomicrograph of Cryptococcus deneoformans

Caption

This photomicrograph depicts Cryptococcus neoformans a fungal pathogen that has been causing an increasing number of life-threatening infections. People with AIDS, and those using immunosuppressive drugs are most vulnerable.

Credit

U.S. Centers for Disease Control

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License

Public Domain

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