Cryptococcosis clinical features and management

7月 10, 2010 · Posted in 未分類 

Cryptococcosis (torulosis) is a systemic infection with the yeast-like fungus Cryptococcus neoformans. The organism is commonly found in soil contaminated by bird droppings, notably those of pigeons. Disease occurs following inhalation of the organism, but it is unusual in immunocompetent people and currently is seen most often in patients with AIDS.

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