C. neoformans Infection
Cryptococcus neoformans is a fungus that lives in the environment throughout the world. People can become infected with C. neoformans after breathing in the microscopic fungus, although most people who are exposed to the fungus never get sick from it. C. neoformans infections are extremely rare in people who are otherwise healthy; most cases occur in people who have weakened immune systems, particularly those who have advanced HIV/AIDS.
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C. neoformans Infection Topics
Definition
What is C. neoformans infection?
Symptoms
Learn about C. neoformans infection symptoms
Risk & Prevention
Who is at risk?
Sources of Infection
How do people get C. neoformans infection?
Diagnosis & Testing
How is C. neoformans infection diagnosed?
Treatment & Outcomes
Antifungal treatment
Health Professionals
Technical information about C. neoformans infection
Statistics
How common is C. neoformans infection?
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