A case of systemic cryptococcal disease in HIV infection

West Indian Med J. 2013;62(4):374-6. doi: 10.7727/wimj.2013.088.

Abstract

Globally, Cryptococcosis is the most common invasive mycosis in HIV disease. Incidence rates vary widely by geographical region and resource availability and reportedly range from 0.04 to 12% per year (1). Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for the greatest burden with a median incidence of 3.2% per year (1). Since the advent of widespread use of antiretroviral therapy (ART), incidence rates of opportunistic infections have been significantly declining (2).

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections*
  • Adult
  • Cryptococcosis
  • Dermatomycoses*
  • Gastritis*
  • HIV Infections*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Meningitis, Cryptococcal*