We report a pediatric case of pulmonary cryptococcosis caused by Cryptococcus neoformans in an immunocompetent child. Although the patient presented with mild clinical symptoms, pulmonary imaging revealed severe abnormalities. The… Click to show full abstract
We report a pediatric case of pulmonary cryptococcosis caused by Cryptococcus neoformans in an immunocompetent child. Although the patient presented with mild clinical symptoms, pulmonary imaging revealed severe abnormalities. The diagnosis was confirmed through fungal culture of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and detection of serum cryptococcal antigen. An appropriate and adequately administered course of antifungal treatment led to a favorable prognosis.
Keywords:
neoformans immunocompetent;
pulmonary cryptococcosis;
cryptococcus neoformans;
immunocompetent child
Journal Title: Pediatric Pulmonology
Year Published: 2024
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Journal Title: Pediatric Pulmonology
Year Published: 2024
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