Short segment myelitis as a dominant manifestation of cryptococcal infection: a case report.
BMC Infect Dis
; 24(1): 863, 2024 Aug 26.
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ABSTRACT
Cryptococcal infection of central nervous system commonly involves meningitis or meningoencephalitis, but rarely mimics inflammatory myelitis. We present short segment myelitis as a dominant manifestation caused by Cryptococcus neoformans in a patient with nephrotic syndrome under immunosuppressive therapy. This case report highlights Cryptococcus neoformans as a potential etiological factor for short segment myelitis in immunocompromised hosts.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Criptococosis
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Cryptococcus neoformans
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Mielitis
Límite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMC Infect Dis
Asunto de la revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
China
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido