Disseminated cryptococcosis in an immunocompetent child.

نویسندگان

  • Noora Saeed
  • Hena A Ansari
  • Nazoora Khan
  • Mohsin Aijaz
چکیده

Cryptococcus is a ubiquitous fungus and is known for causing meningitis and cutaneous infections in immunocompromised individuals. Disseminated cryptococcal infection is very rare and almost always found to occur in immunocompromised individuals especially in persons infected with HIV. This is particularly attributed to its capsulated spores. But there are few reported cases in which it has been found to cause disseminated infections even in immunocompetent individuals. We report a similar case of disseminated cryptococcal infection in an immunocompetent host. Early detection and treatment of disseminated cryptococcosis is essential to reduce morbidity and for better outcome.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Indian journal of hematology & blood transfusion : an official journal of Indian Society of Hematology and Blood Transfusion

دوره 23 3-4  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2007