Cryptococcal meningitis post-covid-19 infection: Immunomodulation, a double-edged sword.
J Infect Dev Ctries
; 17(5): 623-630, 2023 05 31.
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| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-20231690
ABSTRACT
Cryptococcal meningitis is an opportunistic infection associated with altered immunity. Immunomodulatory agent use in severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may predispose such infections. Here, we present a 75-year-old male patient who presented with fever and altered general status after severe COVID-19 infection and developed cryptococcal meningitis. Opportunistic infection may arise from the use of immunomodulation in severe COVID-19, especially in the elderly population. This article describes the case and extensively reviews cryptococcal disease post-COVID-19 literature, highlighting the risk from immunosuppressive treatment.
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Texto completo:
Disponible
Colección:
Bases de datos internacionales
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Infecciones Oportunistas
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Meningitis Criptocócica
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Cryptococcus neoformans
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COVID-19
Tipo de estudio:
Reporte de caso
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Estudios diagnósticos
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Estudio observacional
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Estudio pronóstico
Tópicos:
Covid persistente
Límite:
Anciano
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
J Infect Dev Ctries
Asunto de la revista:
Enfermedades Transmisibles
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Jidc.17170
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