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UER Forum > UE Encyclopedia > Cryptococcosis (Viewed 7174 times) Entry: Cryptococcosis originally posted by Slickis [last edit 9/19/2004 3:40 AM by Slickis - edited 1 times] Almost all of us hate pigeons, here's a good reason why: Pigeon droppings appear to be the most important source of the disease fungus Cryptococcus neoformans in the environment. The fungus is typically found in accumulations of droppings around roosting and nesting sites, for example, attics, cupolas, ledges and water towers. It has been found in as many as 84 percent of samples taken from old roosts. Even when old and dry, bird droppings can be a significant source of infection. Cryptococcosis infections are mild and may be without symptoms. Persons with weakened immune systems, however, are more susceptible to infection. The disease is acquired by inhaling the yeast-like cells of the organism. Two forms of cryptococcosis occur in humans. The generalized form begins with a lung infection and spreads to other areas of the body, particularly the central nervous system, and is usually fatal unless treated. The cutaneous (skin) form is characterized by acne-like skin eruptions or ulcers with nodules just under the skin. Modify this entry  | Remove this entry UER Forum > UE Encyclopedia > Cryptococcosis (Viewed 7174 times) Add a poll to this thread This thread is one of your Favourites. Click to make normal. Click to make this thread a Favourite. This thread is in a public category, and can't be made private. All content and images copyright © 2002-2024 UER.CA and respective creators. Graphical Design by Crossfire. To contact webmaster, or click to email with problems or other questions about this site: UER CONTACT View Terms of Service | View Privacy Policy | Server colocation provided by Beanfield This page was generated for you in 110 milliseconds. Since June 23, 2002, a total of 738462427 pages have been generated.