C. gattii Infection
Case Reporting
C. gattii infection is reportable in some states. Healthcare providers, please click here for more information about how to report cases.
Cryptococcus gattii is a fungus that lives in the environment in many tropical and sub-tropical areas of the world as well as British Columbia and the U.S. Pacific Northwest. C. gattii cryptococcosis is a rare infection that people can get after breathing in the microscopic fungus. The infection can affect the lungs, central nervous system, or both.
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C. gattii Infection Topics
Definition
What is C. gattii infection?
Symptoms
Learn about C. gattii infection symptoms
Risk & Prevention
Who is at risk?
Sources of Infection
How do people get C. gattii infection?
Diagnosis & Testing
How is C. gattii infection diagnosed?
Treatment
Antifungal treatment
Statistics
How common is C. gattii infection?
More Resources
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