Cryptococcus and Cryptococcosis Exposed in New Public Outreach Video

The IAQ Video Network produces another public outreach video to educate the public about environmental, infectious and indoor air quality (IAQ) issues.
 
July 11, 2011 - PRLog -- Cryptococcosis is the disease caused by the fungus known as Cryptococcus.   Cryptococcus is a type of fungus that is found in the soil, usually in association with bird droppings. The major species of Cryptococcus that causes illness in human is Cryptococcus neoformans, which is found worldwide.

Another less common species that can also cause disease in humans is Cryptococcus gattii.   Since 1999, C. gattii has also been found in regions of the Pacific Northwest, particularly in Vancouver Island in British Columbia, and Oregon and Washington in the United States.

C. neoformans typically infects immunocompromised persons. Most people in the United States who develop this infection are HIV-infected or have other conditions affecting their immune system. However, occasionally persons with no apparent immune system problems develop cryptococcosis. A wide range of animals can also develop C. neoformans cryptococcosis.

“The spores from C. neoformans live in bird droppings, especially pigeon droppings, and in soil contaminated with bird droppings,” reported Paul Cochrane, President of Cochrane and Associates, the company behind the IAQ Video Network and a new public outreach video on Cryptococcus.  “Humans can get a cryptococcal infection by inhaling airborne fungi.  Fortunately, cryptococcosis is not known to be spread from person to person, animal to animal, or from animals to humans.  We hope the latest IAQ Video Network video on this fungal pathogen can help educate the public about ways to protect their families,” he continued.

To view this video please visit http://www.IAQTV.com or
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpHYC_qJT6U



To learn more please visit http://www.cochraneassoc.com, email info@cochraneassoc.com or call (602)510-3179.

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About Cochrane & Associates, LLC & the IAQ Video Network
Cochrane & Associates is a business development, public relations and marketing consulting firm that specializes in the environmental, HVAC, mold and indoor air quality industries. The company has worked with many of the industries’ leading institutions and companies and continues to be an innovator in the industry. They are also the innovators behind the IAQ Video Network.
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