Virulence factors and the host immune responses of Sporothrix schenckii

Abstract

Abstract: Sporothrix schenckii is an important dimorphic fungi and it can cause Sporotrichosis which is a common invasive skin infection. A further understanding for the characterization of virulence factors and the host immune responses of this fungus should be done. It is very importantand significant for the study on their pathogenicity,prevention and treatment of this disease. Here we review briefly the advancement on the characterization of virulence factors and the host immune responses of Sporothrix schenckii.

Key words: Sporothrix schenckii, Sporotrichosis, virulence factors, immune responses

CLC Number:

R379.9

WAN Xue, HE Dan, WANG Li. Virulence factors and the host immune responses of Sporothrix schenckii[J]. Chinese Journal of Mycology, 2013, 8(5): 307-310.

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