An Update on Cryptococcus Among HIV-infected Patients

Overview

Journal Int J STD AIDS

Specialty Infectious Diseases

Date 2010 Dec 9

PMID 21139145

Citations 37

Authors

T Warkentien

N F Crum-Cianflone

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Abstract

Cryptococcus remains an important opportunistic infection in HIV patients despite considerable declines in prevalence during the highly active antiretroviral therapy era. This is particularly apparent in sub-Saharan Africa, where Cryptococcus continues to cause significant mortality and morbidity. This review discusses the microbiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis and clinical presentation of cryptococcal infections in HIV patients. Additionally, a detailed approach to the management of cryptococcosis is provided.

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