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cryptococcosis (n)
a fungal infection characterized by nodular lesions--first in the lungs and spreading to the nervous system
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a fungal infection characterized by nodular lesions--first in the lungs and spreading to the nervous system
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Cryptococcosis is a fungal infection caused by Cryptococcus species, commonly affecting immunocompromised individuals.
The primary causative agents of cryptococcosis are Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii.
Cryptococcosis can manifest as pneumonia, meningitis, or disseminated infection, posing significant risks to patients.
Immunocompetent individuals may also contract cryptococcosis, although they are less susceptible to severe forms of the disease.
