Comparative Analysis of Capsular and Secreted Polysaccharides Produced by Rhodotorula mucilaginosa and Cryptococcus neoformans
Fungal infections are a global public health challenge, especially among immunocompromised patients.Basidiomycetous yeasts, such as Rhodotorula mucilaginosa, have emerged as opportunistic pathogens, but have received less attention than Cryptococcus neoformans.This study aimed to characterize the polysaccharides of R.mucilaginosa and compare them w