It is possible that the main title of the report Cryptococcosis
is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing
to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s)
covered by this report. - Busse-Buschke Disease - Cryptococcic
Meningitis - Cryptococcosis Lung - Cryptococcosis Skin -
European Blastomycosis - Torular Meningitis Cryptococcosis is
caused by a fungus known as Cryptococcosis neoformans. The
infection may be spread to humans through contact with pigeon
droppings or unwashed raw fruit. Contact with an infected
individual may also spread the infection. Individuals with
disorders characterized by lowered immunity (for instance, HIV
infection) are at high risk for contracting these infections.
Cryptococcosis may appear in various forms depending on how the
infection is acquired. In most cases, the infection begins in
the lungs (pulmonary form) and may then spread to the brain,
urinary tract, skin, and/or bones (disseminated form). When the
infection is limited to the lungs, symptom