Fatal cryptococcosis involving multiple sites in an immunocompetent child.

ABSTRACT

Disseminated cryptococcosis is less common in immunocompetent individuals. Herein, we report a fatal case of cryptococcosis in apparently immunocompetent child with multiple site involvement. The yeast isolated from cerebrospinal fl uid, blood, endotracheal, gastric and lymph node aspirate was identifi ed by molecular method as Cryptococcus neoformans var. grubii.