Criptococose pulmonar e meníngea por Cryptococcus gattii em paciente imunocompetente: relato de caso

Introduction

Cryptococcosis is a systemic mycosis associated with high morbidity and mortality, traditionally linked to immunocompromised individuals, particularly people living with HIV. However, infections caused by Cryptococcus gattii have increasingly been described in immunocompetent individuals, often presenting with atypical clinical features that may hinder early diagnosis.