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Cryptococcosis
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- 1Microscopic appearance of Cryptococcus neoformansBudding, round yeast with thick polysaccharide capsule
- 2Cryptococcus neoformans is associated with what environmental exposure?Pigeon dropping
- 3Means of infection and spread of CryptoInhalation of fungus into lungs
Spread hematogenously, may involve brain and meninges - 4Crypto should always be on the differential for an HIV patient presenting with......headache and fever
- 5CNS manifestations of CryptoMeningitis
Meningoencephalitis
Brain abscess - 6What tests are absolutely essential if Crypto is suspected?LP, with:
Latex agglutination (detects Ag)
India ink smear (encapsulated yeast) - 7Characteristic feature of tissue biopsy w/ CryptoLack of inflammatory response
- 8Treatment of CryptoAmphotericin B with flucytosine for 2 weeks
Followed by oral fluconazole
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- USMLE Step 2 (10-i Common Fungal Infections) Infectious Diseases Fichas sobre Cryptococcosis, creado por Aaron Samide el 11/05/2016.
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