Fatal cryptococcal meningitis in an immunocompetent patient

Fatal cryptococcal meningitis in an immunocompetent patient

Introduction: Cryptococcal meningitis (CM) typically affects immunocompromised individuals and are commonly caused by Cryptococcus neoformans. Case Report: We present CM case involving an immunocompetent male due to Cryptococcus gattii molecular type VGI. Results: This case illustrates the diag...

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Main Authors: Minoosh Shabani, Bahareh Bashardoust, Aleksandra Barac, Jianping Xu, Laura Alcazar-Fuoli, Ali Ahmadi, Sareh Montazeri, Sadegh Khodavaisy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 2025-06-01
Series:Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
Subjects:
Cryptococcal meningitis
Cryptococcus gatii
immunocompetence
Online Access:https://www.jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/17916
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Summary:Introduction: Cryptococcal meningitis (CM) typically affects immunocompromised individuals and are commonly caused by Cryptococcus neoformans. Case Report: We present CM case involving an immunocompetent male due to Cryptococcus gattii molecular type VGI. Results: This case illustrates the diagnostic and management challenges associated with CM and emphasizes the need for continued vigilance in monitoring and understanding the epidemiology of cryptococcal infections in diverse patient populations. Conclusions: Our case highlights the significant morbidity associated with cryptococcosis.
ISSN:1972-2680

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