College of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
Review Article
Review on Cryptococcus Disease
Author(s): Aden Giro*
Fungal disease is the most important disease found in many part of the world. Cryptococcosis is one of important mycozoonosis
that affecting human and animals. It is primarily caused by Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii, which are mainly
affecting human and animal. Agent is found in soil contaminated with avian droppings or eucalyptus trees and decaying
woods. Cryptococcus neoformans can survive in pigeon drop for about 20 years. The inhalation is principal mode of entry of the
pathogen. Cryptococcosis occurs in sporadic and epidemic form in susceptible hosts. The disease is most often found in cats
but has also been reported in cattle, dogs, horses, sheep, goat and other animals. Cryptococcosis is the first manifestation of
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