What Are the Symptoms of Cryptococcosis?
Infection in the lung may produce symptoms of pneumonia including cough, shortness of breath, and fever. Symptoms of meningitis are fever, severe headache, and stiff neck. Cryptococcal infection can also cause vague symptoms like fever, fatigue, and weight loss. Cryptococcal meningitis is serious but can be treated. Do not delay in reporting symptoms to your doctor. What Tests Are Used to Diagnose Cryptococcosis? Infection in the lungs may be seen on a chest x-ray. A sputum sample and/or blood test can confirm the presence of the fungus. The test for meningitis is a spinal tap where fluid is removed to look for the fungus. Can Cryptococcosis Be Treated? With treatment most people recover from cryptococcal meningitis and other cryptococcal infections. Because there is a risk of repeated infection, treatment goes on for long periods, often without end. How Is It Treated? Drugs used to treat these infections are amphotericin B and flucytosine. IV Amphotericin may be given at home through
