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  • 1Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.

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Area of Science:

  • Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Cryptococcosis is a systemic fungal infection caused by encapsulated basidiomycetes, primarily Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii.
  • Cryptococcus neoformans typically infects immunocompromised individuals, while Cryptococcus gattii can affect even those with normal immune systems.
  • T-cell deficiencies significantly increase susceptibility to cryptococcal infections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the epidemiology and clinical spectrum of cryptococcosis.
  • To highlight the increasing medical significance of this mycosis.
  • To discuss the impact of the AIDS epidemic and organ transplantation on cryptococcosis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of cryptococcosis.
  • Analysis of clinical case studies.
  • Epidemiological data synthesis.

Main Results:

  • Cryptococcosis presents a wide spectrum of disease, from asymptomatic pulmonary lesions to disseminated meningoencephalitis.
  • The incidence and severity of cryptococcosis have risen notably.
  • Immunocompromised states, particularly T-cell deficiencies, are key risk factors.

Conclusions:

  • Cryptococcosis remains a significant global health concern, particularly in the context of immunosuppression.
  • The emergence of HIV/AIDS and advancements in organ transplantation have underscored the importance of understanding and managing cryptococcosis.
  • Further research into pathogenesis and treatment is warranted.