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Infection with Cryptococcus neoformans usually occurs in immunocompromised hosts and may occur in immunocompetent patients. Of all cryptococcal infections, 10–40% of patients have no apparent immune deficiency. Disseminated disease may occur in up to 62% of HIV-seronegative patients with cryptococcosis; however, cryptococcal osteomyelitis is rare. Here, we report an immunocompetent patient with cryptococcal vertebral osteomyelitis and concomitant tuberculous lymphadenitis. The patient received 12 weeks of fluconazole and a 1-year course of anti-tuberculous agents, with complete recovery.
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Al-Tawfiq, J.A., Ghandour, J. Cryptococcus neoformans Abscess and Osteomyelitis in an Immunocompetent Patient with Tuberculous Lymphadenitis. Infection 35, 377–382 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s15010-007-6109-9
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