An unusual case of disseminated cryptococcosis in an immunocompetent host presenting with verrucous skin lesions

An unusual case of disseminated cryptococcosis in an immunocompetent host presenting with verrucous skin lesions

Disseminated cryptococcosis, commonly linked to immunocompromised conditions like HIV infection, is exceedingly rare in immunocompetent individuals. This case report presents a rare case of disseminated cryptococcosis in an immunocompetent patient, who manifested with fever, weight loss, neurologica...

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Main Authors: Heloi Stefani, Laís Lopes Almeida Gomes, Fernanda Gonçalves Moya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-12-01
Series:Medical Mycology Case Reports
Subjects:
Disseminated cryptococcosis
Immunocompetent host
Verrucous lesion
Cryptococcus gattii
PET scan
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211753923000386

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