Disseminated cryptococcosis with necrotizing fasciitis in an apparently immunocompetent host: a case report

Med Mycol. 2008 May;46(3):269-73. doi: 10.1080/13693780701675797.

Abstract

We present an unusual case of disseminated cryptococcosis with necrotizing fascitis in an immunocompetent host. The multi-system cryptococcal infection was proved using standard microbiological, histopathological and radiological investigations. After a combination of antifungal, antimicrobial and surgical therapy clinical cure was achieved.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cryptococcosis / complications*
  • Cryptococcosis / microbiology
  • Cryptococcosis / therapy
  • Cryptococcus neoformans / isolation & purification*
  • Fasciitis, Necrotizing / microbiology*
  • Fasciitis, Necrotizing / therapy
  • Humans
  • Immunocompromised Host*
  • Klebsiella Infections / microbiology
  • Klebsiella Infections / therapy
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae / isolation & purification*
  • Male