Disseminated Cryptococcosis in a Patient With Nephrotic Syndrome
| Author | Prabhas Prasun Giri | en |
| Author | Priyankar Pal | en |
| Author | B Rudra Gouda | en |
| Author | Rajib Sinha | en |
| Issued Date | 2014-10-01 | en |
| Abstract | Introduction:: Disseminated cryptococcosis mainly occurs in patients with impaired cell mediated immunity. Case Presentation:: We present a case of disseminated cryptococcosis, in a non-HIV patient with steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome (focal segmental glomerulosclerosis), who was given various immunosuppressive agents. Discussion:: BACTEC blood culture, cerebrospinal fluid analysis, and chest x-rays, were consistent with a Cryptococcus neoformans infection. Treatment with liposomal amphotericin B, combined with flucytosine, followed by fluconazole, was successful. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/pedinfect.8932 | en |
| Keyword | Cryptococcosis | en |
| Keyword | Nephrotic Syndrome | en |
| Keyword | <i>Cryptococcus neoformans</i> | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Disseminated Cryptococcosis in a Patient With Nephrotic Syndrome | en |
| Type | Case Report | en |
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