Cryptococcal infections (Cryptococcosis) are fatal fungal infections typically caused by Cryptococcus neoformans, a saprophyte frequently found in soil contaminated with pigeon droppings and frequently seen in immunocompromised (specifically HIV Positive) individuals. Now a day’s awareness is emerging on cryptococcal disease among non-immunocompromised patients also. We present a case of Cryptococcus meningitis (CM) in a patient with cardiopulmonary arrest. A 55 year old male patient came with history of headache and fever with neck rigidity since last 3 months. The patient was admitted as a case of CM based on clinical findings and radiological features. Investigations were done to rule out other disorders of the immune system. He was treated with Amphotericine B (IV) and Fluconazole orally for 2 weeks. Culture of CSF was done which showed presence of Cryptococcus neoformans. It is concluded from the findings that Cryptococcus may also affect non-HIV patients regardless to their immune system.
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