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[Disseminated cryptococcosis resulting in fungal septic shock: a case report]

D S Liu1, X M Liu2, X D Han1

  • 1Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Qingdao Municipal Hospital (Main Campus), Qingdao 266000, China.

Zhonghua Jie He He Hu Xi Za Zhi = Zhonghua Jiehe He Huxi Zazhi = Chinese Journal of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
|February 2, 2026
PubMed

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Fungal sepsis, a severe organ dysfunction from fungal infections, has high mortality. Early warning and rapid intervention, alongside fungal biomarkers in sepsis scoring, are vital for prompt diagnosis and treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Mycology

Background:

  • Fungal sepsis and septic shock involve acute organ dysfunction due to host response to invasive fungal infections.
  • These conditions present diagnostic challenges, rapid progression, complex management, high costs, and significant mortality, especially in immunocompromised individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case of fatal fungal septic shock caused by disseminated Cryptococcosis.
  • To highlight the importance of early warning and rapid intervention in managing fungal sepsis.
  • To advocate for integrating fungal biomarkers into sepsis scoring systems for improved identification and treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Case report presentation of disseminated Cryptococcosis leading to septic shock and death.
  • Clinical discussion emphasizing diagnostic and management principles for fungal sepsis.

Main Results:

  • The presented case illustrates the rapid and fatal progression of fungal septic shock.
  • The case underscores the critical need for timely clinical recognition and intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Prompt identification and management are crucial for improving outcomes in fungal sepsis.
  • Integrating fungal biomarkers into existing sepsis scoring systems could enhance early detection and targeted therapy.

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