Cryptococcus neoformans phospholipase B1 is critical for cryptococcoma formation in the mouse brain
BackgroundCryptococcus neoformans (Cn) is an encapsulated, neurotrophic fungus that can cause life-threatening meningoencephalitis in immunocompromised individuals. Phospholipase B1 (PLB1) promotes Cn adhesion and colonization, however its role in fung…