Consensus multi-locus sequence typing scheme for<i>Cryptococcus neoformans</i>and<i>Cryptococcus gattii</i>

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Authors

Wieland Meyer · Westmead Hospital

David M. Aanensen · Imperial College London

Teun Boekhout · Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute

Massimo Cogliati · University of Milan

Mara R. Diaz · University of Miami

Maria Carmela Esposto · University of Milan

Matthew C. Fisher ·

Abstract

This communication describes the consensus multi-locus typing scheme established by the Cryptococcal Working Group I (Genotyping of Cryptococcus neoformans and C. gattii) of the International Society for Human and Animal Mycology (ISHAM) using seven unlinked genetic loci for global strain genotyping. These genetic loci include the housekeeping genes CAP59,GPD1, LAC1, PLB1, SOD1, URA5 and the IGS1 region. Allele and sequence type information are accessible at http://www.mlst.net/ .

Topics & Keywords

Fungal Infections and Studies Nail Diseases and Treatments Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Partnerships for the goals

Publication Details

Published in: Medical Mycology

Volume 47, Issue 6, pp. 561-570

DOI: 10.1080/13693780902953886

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