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Cryptoccoccois

What is it?

A fungus caused by soil contaminated by bird droppings.

  • If the fungal spores are inhaled it can cause serious symptoms mainly in the lungs and can lead to meningitis or other parts of the body including the brain, bones and skin.
  • People with weak immune conditions are particularly vulnerable.

Cause

  • Fungus: Cryptococcus neoformans

Symptoms

  • High temperature greater than 38°C (100°F) or over and/or chills and sweats longer than 72hours?
  • Initially a persistent dry cough which has now become a chesty cough with yellow/green and/or blood stained phlegm?
  • Dry cough longer than three weeks or breathing difficulties?
  • Aching, painful muscles, muscle cramps/spasms/stiffness?
  • Skin ulcers and blisters?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

Do not wait, phone for an ambulance if have or develop:

This condition can lead to:

  • Mycotic Endophthalmitis
    • Blurred vision/decreased vision
    • Oedema (watery swelling) of the eyelid
    • Eye pain
    • Appearance of the eye may be hazy
    • Infection to the eye (sticky or watery discharge)

H.I.V Test

  • A H.I.V test should be offered if one has this condition.

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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