Int J STD AIDS. 2010 Oct;21(10):679-84.

An update on Cryptococcus among HIV-infected patients.

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Infectious Disease Clinic, Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, CA 92134–1005, USA. tyler.warkentien@med.navy.mil

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Cryptococcus remains an important opportunistic infection in HIV patients despite considerable declines in prevalence during the highly active antiretroviral therapy era. This is particularly apparent in sub-Saharan Africa, where Cryptococcus continues to cause significant mortality and morbidity. This review discusses the microbiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis and clinical presentation of cryptococcal infections in HIV patients. Additionally, a detailed approach to the management of cryptococcosis is provided.

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