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Cryptococcosis is a fungal infection which is commonly associated with immune-compromised state. Disseminated infection in immunocompetent individuals is extremely rare. We present a case of a 56-year-old African American patient… Click to show full abstract
Cryptococcosis is a fungal infection which is commonly associated with immune-compromised state. Disseminated infection in immunocompetent individuals is extremely rare. We present a case of a 56-year-old African American patient who presented with unilateral knee pain and swelling and was subsequently diagnosed with cryptococcal bone mass with dissemination of infection.
Keywords:
cryptococcosis immunocompetent;
disseminated cryptococcosis;
cryptococcosis;
immunocompetent patient;
immunocompetent
Journal Title: BMJ Case Reports
Year Published: 2017
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Journal Title: BMJ Case Reports
Year Published: 2017
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