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Cryptococcosis
A haemorrhagic cellulitis-like eruption due to cryptococcosis (cryptococcal fungal infection)

Cryptococcosis

A haemorrhagic cellulitis-like eruption due to cryptococcosis (cryptococcal fungal infection)  (CFI-patient1)


Keywords: Bilateral leg, Chronic renal disease, Cyptococcal fungal infection, Haemorrhagic cellulitis-like eruption, Hyperpigmentation, Immune suppression, Immunocompromised host, Infection, Invasive mycosis, Petechial rash, Renal failure, Sepsis, Systemic disorder, Violaceous nodule



What is cryptococcosis?

Cryptococcosis is a fungal infection caused by inhaling the fungus Cryptococcus neoformans, which is primarily found in soils enriched with pigeon droppings. In moist or desiccated pigeon dropping, C. neoformans may remain viable for 2 years or longer.

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