Cryptococcal Meningitis in Post-COVID-19 Patient in the City of Manaus: Case Report

    January 2022 in “ South Florida Journal of Development ”
    Thulio Gonçalves da Rocha E Silva, Tammy Souza Dos Santos, Eliane Christine Silva De Souza, Edson Francisco do Espírito Santo
    TLDR A post-COVID-19 patient in Manaus developed cryptococcal meningitis, highlighting the need for better health education and sanitation.
    The case report detailed an instance of cryptococcal meningitis in an immunosuppressed male patient in Manaus, Brazil, following a COVID-19 infection. The patient exhibited symptoms such as headache, fever, vomiting, seizures, and hearing loss. The investigation revealed pigeon excreta at the patient's residence, highlighting a lack of awareness about the zoonotic transmission of cryptococcosis. The study emphasized the need for health education and sanitary measures to prevent such infections in the region.
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