Season 3 · Episode 4
ID4U Episode 24 Cryptococcosis
ID4U - Infectious Disease Podcasts for Users of the CMES program · Jessica Pelletier
March 27, 202628m 57s
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Show Notes
Dr. Jessica Pelletier and Dr. Mulungi Jonathan discuss the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic workup, management, and prevention of cryptococcosis.
Take-Home Points:
- Cryptococcus is deadly and demands early recognition.
- Most global burden is in Sub‑Saharan Africa.
- Crypto isn’t just an HIV disease.
- CNS and lungs are the most commonly affected organs.
- CrAg LFA is the best diagnostic tool in resource‑limited settings.
- Elevated intracranial pressure is the major killer.
- Positive pulmonary crypto requires a lumbar puncture - even without neuro symptoms.
- After managing the ABCDs, treatment = antifungals + ICP control + supportive care.
You can view the full show notes and references here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18JtGpSXAu3qCWntKqd5ALuLF-C0FkvlT0VQtKMAUsxE/edit?usp=sharing
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