Cryptococcosis

Cryptococcosis is an infection acquired by inhalation of soil contaminated with the encapsulated yeast (fungus) Cryptococcus neoformans. Etiology and Incidence Cryptococcosis is a defining opportunistic infection for AIDS, although patients with Hodgkin's or other lymphomas or sarcoidosis or those receiving long-term corticosteroid therapy are also at increased risk. Distribution is worldwide. The prevalence of cryptococcosis has been increasing over the past 20 years for many reasons, ...