Cryptococcosis

Treatment:

Some infections require no treatment. However, medical observation should continue for a year to detect progression of the disease. If pulmonary lesions are present or the disease spreads, antifungal medications are prescribed, and treatment with these agents may be prolonged.

Medications include

• amphotericin B
• flucytosine
• fluconazole

Expectations (prognosis):

Central nervous system involvement often has a fatal outcome, or leads to permanent damage.

Complications:

• relapse of infection
• meningitis

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if symptoms develop that are suggestive of cryptococcosis.