Disseminated cryptococcosis with necrotizing fasciitis in an apparently immunocompetent host: a case report

Medical Mycology
Malini R CapoorPushpa Aggarwal

Abstract

We present an unusual case of disseminated cryptococcosis with necrotizing fascitis in an immunocompetent host. The multi-system cryptococcal infection was proved using standard microbiological, histopathological and radiological investigations. After a combination of antifungal, antimicrobial and surgical therapy clinical cure was achieved.

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