Álvarez JA, Kim HJ

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The diagnostic microscopy is a useful tool in the microbiology laboratory to identify some pathogens efficiently and quickly.
Cryptococcus neofromans is a yeast form encapsulated fungus which can infect the central nervous system; is ubiquitous in the environment and is related with pigeon's feces and lesser extent with bats worm.

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