Disseminated Cryptococcosis In An Immunocompetent Patient In Northeast India Caused By Serotype B -A Case Report
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Disseminated cryptococcosis is not common in immunocompetent persons. Here we report a case of disseminated cryptococcosis in an immunocompetent individual caused by Serotype B. Detailed case history with informed consent was taken followed by thorough investigation. A search was made on the Internet (Medline, ProQuest and Google) for similar findings. Cryptococcus gattii was isolated from blood, CSF and sputum in this case who presented with cough, meningitis, hemiparesis, transient loss of consciousness and sixth nerve palsy at one time. This case of disseminated Cryptococcosis with multiple neurological symptoms caused by Serotype B in an immunocompetent individual is reported due to its rarity.
Authors and Affiliations
Purnima Barua, Sanjeeb Kakati, Utpala Devi, Ngulani K. S, Jagadish Mahanta
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