Brain infection by the fungus Cryptococcus neoformans results in inflammation of the
meninges and brain parenchyma, a condition known as meningoencephalitis. One million …

Opportunistic fungal infections are commonly encountered in the acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) patient population. Fungal infections in the patient …

In a retrospective analysis, 18 instances of invasive fungal infections were observed in 512
(3.5%) renal transplant recipients. These included candidiasis (8), aspergillosis (5) …

Deep mycoses are diseases that require knowl-edge of numerous medical specialties.
According to modern concepts, deep mycoses are considered under two aspects …

The epidemiological features of Cryptococcus neoformans infection are reviewed, including
incidence, risk factors, skin and serological tests, acute infection vs. reactivation, and specific …

Granulomatöse Hauterkrankungen gehören einer heterogenen Gruppe an, die zumeist
aufgrund ihrer Pathogenese klassifiziert werden. Im Rahmen von Infektionen treten …

Disseminated cryptococcosis is a life-threatening infection with cutaneous dissemination in
10% to 20% of cases. We describe seven patients with disseminated cryptococcosis with …

We report a 46-year-old male who developed cellulitis of his third right finger after being
injured with a metallic object. Cryptococcus neoformans var. neoformans was isolated from …

Patients infected with HIV are susceptible to many opportunistic fungal infections.
Cryptococcus neoformans infection is particularly common in patients with AIDS. We …

Abstract A CASE OF cryptococcal osteomyelitis of the skull is presented. The patient was an
immunocompetent host with skull and skin involvement without central nervous system or …