Cryptococcal Meningitis in an Immunocompetent Patient with a Ventriculo-Pleural Shunt
Cryptococcal meningitis is the most common form of infection caused by Cryptococcus yeast species, followed by pulmonary infection. It is an opportunistic infection seen in patients with impaired cell immunity, most frequently in HIV patients and solid organ transplant recipients; however, it can oc...
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Main Authors: | Raynieri Fernandez, Jose Henao, Catherine Creticos |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2020-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Infectious Diseases |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/7601757 |
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