Multiple subcutaneous abscesses: a rare presentation of cutaneous cryptococcosis

Cryptococcus neoformans is an opportunistic pathogen that mainly infects immunocompromised patients. The disease frequently involves the central nervous system and lung. Occasionally, skin may be the only apparent site of the infection. Cutaneous cryptococcosis can be caused by direct contact or via...

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Published in:Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology venereology, and leprology, 2013-01, Vol.79 (1), p.118
Main Authors: Pan, Bo, Chen, Min, Jia, Hongling, Pan, Weihua, Liao, Wanqing
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abscess - drug therapy
Amphotericin B
Antifungal Agents - therapeutic use
Bacterial infections
Biopsy
Case studies
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Complications and side effects
Cryptococcal infections
Cryptococcosis - drug therapy
Dermatology
Dermatomycoses - drug therapy
Diagnosis
Dosage and administration
Drug therapy
Health aspects
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Risk factors
Skin
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Cryptococcus neoformans is an opportunistic pathogen that mainly infects immunocompromised patients. The disease frequently involves the central nervous system and lung. Occasionally, skin may be the only apparent site of the infection. Cutaneous cryptococcosis can be caused by direct contact or via blood dissemination from the primary site of infection site.
ISSN:0378-6323
0973-3922
1998-3611
DOI:10.4103/0378-6323.104687