We report a pediatric case of pulmonary cryptococcosis caused by Cryptococcus neoformans in an immunocompetent child. Although the patient presented with mild clinical symptoms, pulmonary imaging revealed severe abnormalities. The diagnosis was confirmed through fungal culture of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and detection of serum cryptococcal antigen. An appropriate and adequately administered course of antifungal treatment led to a favorable prognosis.
Keywords: Cryptococcus neoformans; immunocompetent child; pulmonary; pulmonary cryptococcosis.
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