Cryptococcosis Quiz
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Caroline M. Doan, DO (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Doan received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from UCLA. Prior to obtaining her medical degree, she was involved in oncology clinical research at City of Hope, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in southern California. She attended medical school at Touro University California, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds an active medical license in several states. She currently works as a physician for Signify Health providing home-based health care.
Shohei Harase, MD (Neurology)
Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.
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What is Cryptococcosis?
Cryptococcosis is a potentially life-threatening fungal infection caused by the Cryptococcus species. The main species causing illness in humans is Cryptococcus neoformans, while infections by Cryptococcus gattii are rarer. The fungus is typically found in soil, on decaying wood, in tree hollows, or in bird droppings. Infections are rare in healthy people; most cases occur in those with weakened immune systems, particularly those with advanced HIV/AIDS. Infection can appear in the lungs, presenting as pneumonia, and the brain, presenting as meningitis; in some cases, infection may not show any symptoms.
Typical Symptoms of Cryptococcosis
History of tuberculosis
Double vision
Seizure
Fever
Noisy breathing; e.g. wheezing, rattling
Headache
Pain over the back of my head
Attracted to others of the same sex
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Cryptococcosis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Have you ever had tuberculosis?
Do you see double?
Have you had a seizure?
Do you have a fever?
Is your breathing noisy, like wheezing or rattling?
Treatmentof Cryptococcosis
Treatment involves antifungal medication to treat the infection and medications to reduce symptoms.
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Reviewed By:
Caroline M. Doan, DO (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Doan received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from UCLA. Prior to obtaining her medical degree, she was involved in oncology clinical research at City of Hope, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in southern California. She attended medical school at Touro University California, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds an active medical license in several states. She currently works as a physician for Signify Health providing home-based health care.
Shohei Harase, MD (Neurology)
Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.
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