Recovery of Cryptococcus gattii from an Infected Ventriculo-Peritoneal Shunt, Illinois, USA

Cryptococcus gattii is a fungal pathogen endemic in tropical and subtropical regions. Isolated cases and outbreaks have been reported in areas of North America and Europe, expanding the distribution pattern beyond warmer regions. We describe a case of ventriculo-peritoneal shunt infection by C. gatt...

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Published in:Emerging infectious diseases 2018-07, Vol.24 (7), p.1382-1383
Main Authors: Moritz, Donna, Mena Lora, A, Blumer, Bridget, Harrington, Amanda T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biomarkers
Coinfection
cryptococcoma
Cryptococcosis - diagnosis
Cryptococcosis - microbiology
Cryptococcus gattii
Cryptococcus gattii - isolation & purification
from Infected Ventriculo-Peritoneal Shunt, Illinois, USA
fungus
Health aspects
Humans
Illinois
Illinois - epidemiology
Infection
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Recovery of
Research Letter
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
United States
ventriculo-peritoneal shunt
Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt - adverse effects
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Summary:Cryptococcus gattii is a fungal pathogen endemic in tropical and subtropical regions. Isolated cases and outbreaks have been reported in areas of North America and Europe, expanding the distribution pattern beyond warmer regions. We describe a case of ventriculo-peritoneal shunt infection by C. gattii in an immunocompetent person in Illinois.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059
DOI:10.3201/eid2407.171754