Meningeal Cryptococcosis associated with Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome (IRIS)
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Cryptococcosis, Cryptococcus neoformans, HIV, AIDSAbstract
Cryptococcosis in the context of HIV infection is a challenge for emergency healthcare staff receiving newly diagnosed patients with clinical debut of HIV infection or patients who may develop cryptococcosis due to immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS). A case of cryptococcal meningoencephalitis associated with IRIS in an HIV patient is presented, detailing the empirical management, diagnosis and evolution with targeted therapy.
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