Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES; Pythiosis is an infection caused by the oomycete Pythium insidiosum. The disease affects different animal and human species, occurring in various regions of the world. Brazil stands out, with prevalence in animals and Thailand, with prevalence in humans. This infection usually becomes fatal, and does not exist a standard therapy to treat diffe...
Cryptococcosis is a fungal disease caused by yeasts of the complex Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii. The infection usually occurs by inhaling the basidiospores of the fungus present in the environment. Severe cases occur due to infection of the central nervous system. The disease has a worldwide distribution, mainly associated to the immunocompromised individuals with human immunodeficiency virus...