Vertebral Cryptococcosis Infection in an Immunocompetent Host: A Rare Case Report

Cryptococcosis is a systemic mycosis caused by yeast like fungus Cryptococcus neoformans. The infection results from inhalation of fungal spores in soil, house dust and in pigeon and other bird excreta. Infection usually occurs in immunocompromised individuals with lung and central nervous system be...

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Main Authors: B Rajeshwari, Salapathi Shanmugam, Sadiya Niamath, Mitra Ghosh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/12486/37639_CE[Ra1]_F(AC)_PF1(AGAK)_PFA(AK)_PB(AG_SHU)_PN(SL).pdf