Cryptococcus neoformans

Cryptococcus neoformans (San Felice) Vuill.

Edibility

Edibility unknown — do not eat

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Lookalikes

No lookalikes are recorded for this species yet. That does not mean there are none. Many mushrooms look alike, so never rely on appearance alone.

Season

When this species has been recorded, by month, from open-licensed US and Canada observations. It shows when people report it, not a guarantee it is fruiting.

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Recorded observations of Cryptococcus neoformans by month
MonthRecords
January0
February1
March1
April1
May0
June0
July0
August0
September1
October1
November1
December0

Where it is found

States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.

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About

Cryptococcus neoformans is an encapsulated basidiomycetous yeast belonging to the class Tremellomycetes and an obligate aerobe that can live in both plants and animals. Its teleomorph is a filamentous fungus, formerly referred to Filobasidiella neoformans. In its yeast state, it is often found in bird excrement. It has remarkable genomic plasticity and genetic variability between its strains, making treatment of the disease it causes difficult. Cryptococcus neoformans causes disease primarily in immunocompromised hosts, such as HIV or cancer patients. In addition, it has been shown to cause disease in apparently immunocompetent hosts, especially in developed countries.

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