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1 April 1997 Cryptococcus neoformans var neoformans Isolated from Droppings of Captive Birds in Nigeria
E. O. A. Irokanulo, A. A. Makinde, C. O. Akuesgi, M. Ekwonu
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Abstract

The yeast, Cryptococcus neoformans, was found in apparently healthy birds at the Jos Wildlife Park and Zoo in Jos, Nigeria. Cryptococcus neoformans var neoformans was isolated from feces of four captive bird species. Five isolates belonged to serotype A while two were serotype D. Serotype A of C. neoformans was isolated from a white face duck (Dendrocygna viduata), eagle owl (Bubo africanus cinerascene) and peacock (Pavo cristatus). The other two (serotype D), were isolated from a spotted eagle owl.

Irokanulo, Makinde, Akuesgi, and Ekwonu: Cryptococcus neoformans var neoformans Isolated from Droppings of Captive Birds in Nigeria
E. O. A. Irokanulo, A. A. Makinde, C. O. Akuesgi, and M. Ekwonu "Cryptococcus neoformans var neoformans Isolated from Droppings of Captive Birds in Nigeria," Journal of Wildlife Diseases 33(2), 343-345, (1 April 1997). https://doi.org/10.7589/0090-3558-33.2.343
Received: 21 March 1995; Published: 1 April 1997
KEYWORDS
captive birds
Cryptococcus neoformans
Wildlife Park
zoo
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