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Cryptococcal Meningoencephalitis in an Immunocompetent Patient: A Case Report
Kailie A McGee1, Pardis A Zarandi1, Sanjna Tripathy1
1Internal Medicine, Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center, Fort Worth, USA.
Cureus
|February 2, 2026
Summary
Cryptococcal meningoencephalitis (CM) can be challenging to diagnose in immunocompetent individuals. Early recognition and antifungal treatment are crucial for preventing severe neurologic complications.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Neurology
- Mycology
Background:
- Cryptococcal meningoencephalitis (CM) is a serious fungal infection affecting the central nervous system.
- Diagnosis can be delayed in immunocompetent patients due to nonspecific symptoms.
Keywords:
atypical headachecryptococcal meningitis (cm)cryptococcal meningoencephalitiscryptococcal neoformans/gattii cryptococcal meningoencephalitisfungal lumbar puncturefungal meningitisimmunocompetent adultMore Related Videos
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