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The symptoms of cryptococcosis depend on the site of infection/clinical syndrome, the virulence of the yeast strain and the immune status of the host. Patients may be completely asymptomatic, or may have latent infection or symptomatic disease. Because cryptococcus enters the body through the respiratory route, infection can present as pneumonia-like illness. Cryptococcus can also disseminate to the central nervous system and cause meningoencephalitis. | |||
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The symptoms of cryptococcosis depend on the site of infection/clinical syndrome, the virulence of the yeast strain and the immune status of the host. Patients may be completely asymptomatic, or may have latent infection or symptomatic disease. Because cryptococcus enters the body through the respiratory route, infection can present as pneumonia-like illness. Cryptococcus can also disseminate to the central nervous system and cause meningoencephalitis.