Greater diagnostic testing for cryptococcal meningitis could help avert 135,000 deaths a year in Africa, writes Edith Magak. [LILONGWE, Malawi] A persistent headache nearly killed Elube. It took ...

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Cryptococcal meningoencephalitis involving the basal ganglia is exceedingly rare and poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to its tumor-mimicking presentation. This case underscores the ...

Cryptococcal disease is principally caused by the encapsulated yeasts Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii, leading to life-threatening meningoencephalitis, particularly in ...

Developing vaccines for cryptococcosis has been a priority for the medical mycology community for decades. One crucial step toward a successful multivalent vaccine is to identify multiple protective ...

A lab has completed a six-year study to examine the virulence of 38 clinical isolates from various strains of Cryptococcus. Ultimately, the goal is to find ways to stop deadly disease caused by ...

Ultimately, the goal is to find ways to stop deadly disease caused by Cryptococcus neoformans from developing in humans and animals. But until that time, finding new and better ways to treat already ...

Introduction: We report the case of a heart transplant patient on chronic immunosuppression diagnosed with cryptococcal meningitis. Up to 5% of solid organ transplant patients develop cryptococcosis, ...

Allowing pets to roam outdoors can seem like harmless fun, providing them with exercise, mental stimulation, and a chance to explore. Some environments, however, pose hidden dangers that pet owners ...