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Disseminated Cryptococcosis in a Non-HIV Patient in Singapore
Joint Authors
See, Jonathan
Fong, Kok Choon Raymond
Shafi, Humaira
Source
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-09-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We present a case of disseminated cryptococcosis (DC) in a 71-year-old gentleman with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) on long-term corticosteroids.
He initially presented with right arm cellulitis in a tertiary hospital in Singapore and was subsequently diagnosed with DC involving skin, meninges, blood, and possibly pulmonary involvement.
He eventually succumbed to the disease despite prolonged antifungal therapy.
Through this case, we wish to highlight an atypical clinical presentation of an uncommon infection and hope to share the importance of considering DC in the differential diagnosis of nonresolving cellulitis among immunocompromised individuals.
Mortality and morbidity rates for this condition remain high despite appropriate treatment.
Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for improved outcomes.
More research is needed to improve the therapeutic modalities for treatment of DC and to improve the clinical outcomes for this life-threatening condition.
American Psychological Association (APA)
See, Jonathan& Fong, Kok Choon Raymond& Shafi, Humaira. 2019. Disseminated Cryptococcosis in a Non-HIV Patient in Singapore. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1136984
Modern Language Association (MLA)
See, Jonathan…[et al.]. Disseminated Cryptococcosis in a Non-HIV Patient in Singapore. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1136984
American Medical Association (AMA)
See, Jonathan& Fong, Kok Choon Raymond& Shafi, Humaira. Disseminated Cryptococcosis in a Non-HIV Patient in Singapore. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1136984
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1136984