A Fatal Fungal Infection: Cryptococcus gattii (VGI) Meningitis in Texas

Abstract Cryptococcus gattii is an underrecognized cause of meningitis, especially in nonendemic regions. This report details C gattii disease progression from admission to autopsy in an otherwise healthy 40-year-old male in Texas. It brings awareness to an often unsuspected organism that can cause...

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Published in:Open forum infectious diseases 2022-07, Vol.9 (7)
Main Authors: Nielsen, Marisa C, Peterson, Joshua M, Shine, Billie, Hornak, J Patrik, Esechie, Aimalohi, Bhatt, Sandeep, Desai, Kinjal, Dabi, Alok, Felicella, Michelle M, Ren, Ping
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description Abstract Cryptococcus gattii is an underrecognized cause of meningitis, especially in nonendemic regions. This report details C gattii disease progression from admission to autopsy in an otherwise healthy 40-year-old male in Texas. It brings awareness to an often unsuspected organism that can cause severe infection requiring early recognition and treatment in immunocompetent individuals.
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