A fatal case of pulmonary cryptococcosis in an apparently immunocompetent patient from Cote D′ Ivoire
Cryptococcosis is an opportunistic mycosis caused by Cryptococcus, mainly affecting the immunocompromised. We report a case of pulmonary cryptococcosis within a 31-year-old immunocompetent patient admitted for painful chest swelling evolving for 4 months prior to admission. The chest X-Ray showed a...
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| author | Ahou Sandrine Konan Kalou Dibert Zika Affoué Sandrine Josette Kouakou Appi Sandrine Kouamé Malick Senanminfoun Soro Koffi Daho Adoubryn |
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| description | Cryptococcosis is an opportunistic mycosis caused by Cryptococcus, mainly affecting the immunocompromised. We report a case of pulmonary cryptococcosis within a 31-year-old immunocompetent patient admitted for painful chest swelling evolving for 4 months prior to admission. The chest X-Ray showed a rounded pulmonary opacity. The chest ultrasound revealed a pulmonary abscess diffusing under the skin. Direct examination using the Indian ink and the May-Grunwald Giemsa staining revealed encapsulated yeasts in the pus. The Culture of the pus on the Sabouraud medium with chloramphenicol confirmed the presence of Cryptococcus neoformans. Cryptococcal antigen was positive. This case reminds us that cryptococcosis should be considered even without immunosuppression. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-148a1e501b774be5989dfa04341feb0f2025-08-20T03:45:28ZengElsevierMedical Mycology Case Reports2211-75392025-06-014810070110.1016/j.mmcr.2025.100701A fatal case of pulmonary cryptococcosis in an apparently immunocompetent patient from Cote D′ IvoireAhou Sandrine Konan0Kalou Dibert Zika1Affoué Sandrine Josette Kouakou2Appi Sandrine Kouamé3Malick Senanminfoun Soro4Koffi Daho Adoubryn5Parasitology-Mycology Laboratory, Teaching Hospital University of Bouake, 01 BP 1174 Bouake 01, Cote d'Ivoire; School of Medicine, Alassane Ouattara University, BPV 18 Bouake, Cote d'Ivoire; Corresponding author. Parasitology-Mycology Laboratory, Teaching Hospital University of Bouake, 01 BP 1174 Bouake 01, Cote d'Ivoire.Parasitology-Mycology Laboratory, Teaching Hospital University of Bouake, 01 BP 1174 Bouake 01, Cote d'Ivoire; School of Medicine, Alassane Ouattara University, BPV 18 Bouake, Cote d'IvoireParasitology-Mycology Laboratory, Teaching Hospital University of Bouake, 01 BP 1174 Bouake 01, Cote d'Ivoire; School of Medicine, Alassane Ouattara University, BPV 18 Bouake, Cote d'IvoireParasitology-Mycology Laboratory, Teaching Hospital University of Bouake, 01 BP 1174 Bouake 01, Cote d'IvoireImaging Department, Teaching Hospital University of Bouake, 01 BP 1174 Bouake 01, Cote d'IvoireParasitology-Mycology Laboratory, Teaching Hospital University of Bouake, 01 BP 1174 Bouake 01, Cote d'Ivoire; School of Medicine, Alassane Ouattara University, BPV 18 Bouake, Cote d'IvoireCryptococcosis is an opportunistic mycosis caused by Cryptococcus, mainly affecting the immunocompromised. We report a case of pulmonary cryptococcosis within a 31-year-old immunocompetent patient admitted for painful chest swelling evolving for 4 months prior to admission. The chest X-Ray showed a rounded pulmonary opacity. The chest ultrasound revealed a pulmonary abscess diffusing under the skin. Direct examination using the Indian ink and the May-Grunwald Giemsa staining revealed encapsulated yeasts in the pus. The Culture of the pus on the Sabouraud medium with chloramphenicol confirmed the presence of Cryptococcus neoformans. Cryptococcal antigen was positive. This case reminds us that cryptococcosis should be considered even without immunosuppression.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211753925000107CryptococcosisLungCryptococcus neoformansImmunocompetentCote d’Ivoire |
| spellingShingle | Ahou Sandrine Konan Kalou Dibert Zika Affoué Sandrine Josette Kouakou Appi Sandrine Kouamé Malick Senanminfoun Soro Koffi Daho Adoubryn A fatal case of pulmonary cryptococcosis in an apparently immunocompetent patient from Cote D′ Ivoire Medical Mycology Case Reports Cryptococcosis Lung Cryptococcus neoformans Immunocompetent Cote d’Ivoire |
| title | A fatal case of pulmonary cryptococcosis in an apparently immunocompetent patient from Cote D′ Ivoire |
| title_full | A fatal case of pulmonary cryptococcosis in an apparently immunocompetent patient from Cote D′ Ivoire |
| title_fullStr | A fatal case of pulmonary cryptococcosis in an apparently immunocompetent patient from Cote D′ Ivoire |
| title_full_unstemmed | A fatal case of pulmonary cryptococcosis in an apparently immunocompetent patient from Cote D′ Ivoire |
| title_short | A fatal case of pulmonary cryptococcosis in an apparently immunocompetent patient from Cote D′ Ivoire |
| title_sort | fatal case of pulmonary cryptococcosis in an apparently immunocompetent patient from cote d ivoire |
| topic | Cryptococcosis Lung Cryptococcus neoformans Immunocompetent Cote d’Ivoire |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211753925000107 |
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