Mouse models for the study of fungal pneumonia: a collection of detailed experimental protocols for the study of Coccidioides, Cryptococcus, Fusarium, Histoplasma and combined infection due to Aspergillus-Rhizopus

Virulence. 2012 May 1;3(3):329-38. doi: 10.4161/viru.20142. Epub 2012 May 1.

Abstract

Mouse models have facilitated the study of fungal pneumonia. In this report, we present the working protocols of groups that are working on the following pathogens: Aspergillus, Coccidioides, Cryptococcus, Fusarium, Histoplasma and Rhizopus. We describe the experimental procedures and the detailed methods that have been followed in the experienced laboratories to study pulmonary fungal infection; we also discuss the anticipated results and technical notes, and provide the practical advices that will help the users of these models.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Disease Models, Animal*
  • Fungi / pathogenicity
  • Laboratory Animal Science / methods*
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / microbiology*
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / pathology*
  • Mice
  • Microbiological Techniques / methods*
  • Pathology / methods*