Pulmonary cryptococcosis in chronic kidney disease

Indian J Med Microbiol. 2024 Sep-Oct:51:100688. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmmb.2024.100688. Epub 2024 Jul 29.

Abstract

Pulmonary cryptococcosis is a fungal infection caused by Cryptococcus species, with Cryptococcus neoformans being the most common agent, affecting the lungs. While it commonly occurs in immunocompromised individuals, such as those with HIV/AIDS or undergoing immunosuppressive therapy, its presentation in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is relatively rare. However, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of respiratory infections in patients with CKD, particularly in the context of immunosuppression.

Keywords: Chronic kidney disease; Cryptococcus; Immunocompromised; Pulmonary cryptococcosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cryptococcosis* / complications
  • Cryptococcosis* / diagnosis
  • Cryptococcosis* / drug therapy
  • Cryptococcus neoformans* / isolation & purification
  • Humans
  • Immunocompromised Host
  • Lung / microbiology
  • Lung / pathology
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal* / diagnosis
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal* / drug therapy
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal* / microbiology
  • Male
  • Renal Insufficiency, Chronic* / complications