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Sequencing of Bacterial Microflora in Peripheral Blood: our Experience with HIV-infected Patients
Published on: June 11, 2011
Disseminated cryptococcosis in HIV negative patient
1Department of Infectious Diseases, Alabama Infectious Diseases Center, Huntsville, Alabama, USA.
Abstract:
A 52-year-old white diabetic male with 4-weeks history of persistent cough followed by headache, drenching night sweats, low-grade fever, worsening photophobia, nausea and vomiting was presented. Examination was significant for photophobia and diminution of vision. His spinal fluid and blood cultures were positive for Cryptococcus neoformans Intravenous fluconazole were given for 2 weeks followed by oral fluconazole. There was significant improvement in systemic and ocular symptoms. HIV serology was negative, but his CD4 counts were low with inverted CD4:CD8 ratio.
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