Cryptococcus meningitis presented with multiple cerebral infarcts in an immunocompetent patient

Cryptococcus meningitis presented with multiple cerebral infarcts in an immunocompetent patient

Cryptococcus neoformans is generally observed with immunosuppressive conditions. Rarely, it may be seen in immunocompetent individuals and presented with non-specific conditions. We described an immunocompetent case of cryptococcal meningitis presented with multiple cerebral infarcts. Despite the la...

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Main Authors: Buket Erturk Sengel, Elif Tukenmez Tigen, Rabia Can Sarinoglu, Ipek Midi, Nilgun Cerikcioglu, Zekaver Odabasi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-01-01
Series:IDCases
Subjects:
Cerebral infarct
Cryptococcus neoformans
Film array
Hydrocephalus
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214250921001104
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Summary:Cryptococcus neoformans is generally observed with immunosuppressive conditions. Rarely, it may be seen in immunocompetent individuals and presented with non-specific conditions. We described an immunocompetent case of cryptococcal meningitis presented with multiple cerebral infarcts. Despite the late diagnosis and emergence of hydrocephalus during treatment, the patient was recovered without any sequelae. In immunocompetent patients, the conventional diagnostics tests may be negative because of the low fungal load. If it is available, the Biofire FilmArray meningitis panel has high sensitivity and specificity for diagnosis.
ISSN:2214-2509

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