An ulcerated area due to cryptococcosis (CFI-patient1)
Keywords: Chronic renal disease, Cyptococcal fungal infection, Immune suppression, Immunocompromised host, Infection, Invasive mycosis, Mimiking pyoderma gangrenosum, Peeling skin, Petechiae, Renal failure, Sepsis, Systemic disorder, Ulceration, Ulcerative plaque
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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