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Cryptococcal Disease in HIV-Infected Children

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Cryptococcus neoformans is an encapsulated fungal pathogen that is remarkable for its tendency to cause meningoencephalitis, especially in patients with AIDS. While disease is less common in children than adults, it remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality among HIV-infected children without access to anti-retroviral therapy. This review highlights recent insights into both the biology and treatment of cryptococcosis with a special emphasis on the pediatric literature.

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Kao, C., Goldman, D.L. Cryptococcal Disease in HIV-Infected Children. Curr Infect Dis Rep 18, 27 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11908-016-0534-9

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