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Rohit Delat1, Vinodchandra Laheri2
1Department of Orthopaedics, Unity Orthopaedic Hospital, Surat, Gujarat, India.
Cryptococcal osteomyelitis is rare, typically affecting immunocompromised individuals. This case highlights bifocal bone infection in an immunocompetent patient, emphasizing the need for early diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Medical Mycology
- Infectious Diseases
- Orthopedic Surgery
Background:
- Cryptococcus neoformans typically causes pulmonary and central nervous system infections, predominantly in immunocompromised individuals.
- Osteomyelitis, or bone infection, due to Cryptococcus neoformans is exceptionally rare.
- Vertebral involvement is the most common presentation of cryptococcal osteomyelitis, usually as a single lesion (monofocal).
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