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Fatal cryptococcal meningitis in an immunocompetent patient
Minoosh Shabani1, Bahareh Bashardoust2, Aleksandra Barac3
1Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Introduction:
Cryptococcal meningitis (CM) typically affects immunocompromised individuals and are commonly caused by Cryptococcus neoformans.
Case Report:
We present CM case involving an immunocompetent male due to Cryptococcus gattii molecular type VGI.
Results:
This case illustrates the diagnostic and management challenges associated with CM and emphasizes the need for continued vigilance in monitoring and understanding the epidemiology of cryptococcal infections in diverse patient populations.
Conclusions:
Our case highlights the significant morbidity associated with cryptococcosis.
