Cryptococcosis in late stage multiple myeloma: consider it
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DOI: 10.1111/bjh.14496
Abstract: A 75-year-old female with multiple myeloma on fourth line treatment with bortezomib, cyclophosphamide and dexamethasone (VCD), complained of headaches, confusion and fluctuating drowsiness over 2 weeks. Significant investigations showed: neutrophils 0 8 9 10/l, platelet… read more here.
Keywords: cd4; late stage; myeloma; multiple myeloma ... See more keywords
Cryptococcal infections over a 15 year period at a tertiary facility & impact of guideline management
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DOI: 10.1111/myc.12783
Abstract: Cryptococcosis is an invasive fungal infection caused primarily by Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii species, presenting predominantly as meningoencephalitis. The aim of this study is to assess all cryptococcal infections managed at our facility from… read more here.
Keywords: infections year; cryptococcal infections; facility; infection ... See more keywords
Cryptococcal infection in lung transplant recipients: A 5‐year retrospective review at an Australian transplant center
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DOI: 10.1111/tid.12976
Abstract: Cryptococcosis is a common invasive fungal infection (IFI) in solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients. Little is known about cryptococcosis in lung transplant (LTx) recipients despite having one of the highest risks of infection. The aim… read more here.
Keywords: infection; transplant; ltx recipients; lung transplant ... See more keywords
Mycotic Pseudotumor of the Breast Secondary to Cryptococcal Infection: Report of Three Rare Cases and Literature Review.
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DOI: 10.1177/10668969211060483
Abstract: Breast masses in clinical practice are often investigated primarily for neoplastic conditions. Breast fungal infections are unusual, and few cases have been reported in the literature. The differential diagnosis for a breast mass should not… read more here.
Keywords: mycotic pseudotumor; breast; breast secondary; pseudotumor breast ... See more keywords
A fatal disseminated cryptococcal infection in a patient treated with zanubrutinib for Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia
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DOI: 10.1177/10781552221087730
Abstract: Introduction Zanubrutinib is a second generation, irreversible small-molecule Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTK) approved for the treatment of Waldenström's macroglobulinemia, mantle cell lymphoma, and marginal zone lymphoma. As a class, BTKs have been linked with… read more here.
Keywords: waldenstr macroglobulinemia; cryptococcal infection; disseminated cryptococcal; patient ... See more keywords
An unusual case of reactivated latent pulmonary cryptococcal infection in a patient after short‐term steroid and azathioprine therapy: a case report
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DOI: 10.1186/s12890-021-01444-3
Abstract: Background Cryptococcus is one of the major fungal pathogens infecting the lungs. Pulmonary cryptococcal infection is generally considered a community-acquired condition caused by inhalation of dust contaminated with fungal cells from the environment. Here, we… read more here.
Keywords: infection; case; pulmonary cryptococcal; therapy ... See more keywords
PAMPs and Host Immune Response in Cryptococcal Infection.
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DOI: 10.3314/mmj.22.005
Abstract: Cryptococcus spp. are yeast-type opportunistic fungal pathogens with thick polysaccharide capsules that infect the lungs via airborne routes and frequently cause fatal meningoencephalitis. The cellular immune mechanism plays a central role in controlling cryptococcal infection… read more here.
Keywords: immune response; cryptococcal infection; host immune;
Comparison and Correlation of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Clinical Severity in Nonhuman Immunodeficiency Virus Patients with Cryptococcal Infection of Central Nervous System
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DOI: 10.4103/0366-6999.247201
Abstract: Background: The incidence of cryptococcal meningitis among immunocompetent patients increases, especially in China and imaging plays an important role. The current study was to find the correlation between magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) manifestation and clinical… read more here.
Keywords: group; underlying disease; correlation; number ... See more keywords
Cryptococcal Infection in Transplant Kidney Manifesting as Chronic Allograft Dysfunction
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DOI: 10.4103/ijn.ijn_298_16
Abstract: Invasive fungal infections (IFIs) are a significant cause of morbidity in solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients. Common causes among them are Aspergillus, Candida, and Cryptococcus. Antifungal prophylaxis has led to decrease in overall incidence of… read more here.
Keywords: transplant kidney; infection; infection transplant; kidney manifesting ... See more keywords