title: Cryptococcus albidus encephalitis in newly diagnosed HIV-patient and literature review.
abstract: We present the first case of encephalitis caused by Cryptococcus albidus duo to AIDS. In addition, we give an overview of the literature of extra-dermal infection cases caused by C. albidus. In the 21 cases, HIV and organ transplantation were important risk factors especially in recent 20 years. Fungal culture or India ink preparations are the best way to demonstrate C. albidus in both serum and CSF.
authors.affiliation: Intensive Care Unit, East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No. 150, Jimo Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200120, China.
authors.forename: Yang
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.affiliation: Intensive Care Unit, East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No. 150, Jimo Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200120, China.
authors.forename: Shaolin
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ma
authors.affiliation: Intensive Care Unit, East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No. 150, Jimo Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200120, China.
authors.forename: Xuebin
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.affiliation: Intensive Care Unit, East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No. 150, Jimo Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200120, China.
authors.forename: Wei
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Xu
authors.affiliation: Intensive Care Unit, East Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, No. 150, Jimo Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200120, China.
authors.forename: Jin
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tang
keywords: Albidus; Cryptococcus; Encephalitis; HIV