Colonization of a voice prosthesis by Cryptococcus neoformans

Tracheoesophageal voice prostheses in laryngectomized patients commonly deteriorate due to the presence of yeasts, particularly Candida species. We describe the first case of colonization of such a device by Cryptococcus neoformans in a patient with a history of glottic carcinoma. The isolate showed...

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Published inMedical mycology (Oxford) Vol. 39; no. 4; p. 379
Main Authors Bauters, T G, Moerman, M, Pini, G, Vermeersch, H, Nelis, H J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.08.2001
Subjects
Animals
Carcinoma
Columbidae - microbiology
Cryptococcus neoformans - classification
Cryptococcus neoformans - growth & development
Cryptococcus neoformans - isolation & purification
Feces - microbiology
Glottis
Humans
Laryngeal Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Laryngeal Neoplasms - surgery
Laryngectomy
Larynx, Artificial - microbiology
Male
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Summary:Tracheoesophageal voice prostheses in laryngectomized patients commonly deteriorate due to the presence of yeasts, particularly Candida species. We describe the first case of colonization of such a device by Cryptococcus neoformans in a patient with a history of glottic carcinoma. The isolate showed an identical genomic pattern with C. neoformans from pigeon excreta in the patient's environment.
ISSN:1369-3786
DOI:10.1080/714031041