Fulminate cryptococcal meningitis in an immunocompetent adult presenting as central neurogenic hyperventilation- a diagnostic challenge

ABSTRACT

Cryptococcus neoformans is known as an opportunistic infection in patients with HIV and other immuncompromised states. Occurrence of cryptococcal infection in immunocompetent individuals is rare. Here we report a case of cryptococcal meningitis in an immunocompetent male, who presented to Emergency room with headache, vomiting, breathlessness and loss of consciousness