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First report of cryptococcosis due to Cryptococcus gattii sensu stricto VGI in an Ivorian HIV negative patient.
Journal de mycologie medicale - 1 Jun 2021
Bellet V, Kassi F K, Krasteva D, Roger F, Drakulovski P, Mossou C, Kouakou G A, Doumbia A, Delaporte E, Menan H, Bertout S
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INTRODUCTION: Cryptococcus gattii species complex is endemic to tropical and subtropical regions and is described as a causative agent of cryptococcosis in immunocompetent individuals. CASE PRESENTATION: We describe the first case of cryptococcosis in a HIV-negative patient from Ivory Coast infected by Cryptococcus gattii sensu stricto VGI. Isolates were recovered from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) prior to systemic...
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