Cryptococcal Meningitis in an Immunocompetent Patient with a Ventriculo-Pleural Shunt

Cryptococcal meningitis is the most common form of infection caused by Cryptococcus yeast species, followed by pulmonary infection. It is an opportunistic infection seen in patients with impaired cell immunity, most frequently in HIV patients and solid organ transplant recipients; however, it can oc...

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Main Authors: Raynieri Fernandez, Jose Henao, Catherine Creticos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2020-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/7601757

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