(B45) Cryptococcosis

Глубокий микоз, вызываемый cryptococcus neoformans (син. с. hominis, torula histolytica); встречается у людей и животных.

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2 731 in individuals diagnosis cryptococcosis confirmed
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2 578 deaths with diagnosis cryptococcosis
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94% mortality rate associated with the disease cryptococcosis

Diagnosis cryptococcosis is diagnosed Men are 44.20% more likely than Women

1 969

Men receive the diagnosis cryptococcosis

1 529 (77.7 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis cryptococcosis

1 049 (137.7 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease cryptococcosis - Men aged 25-29 and Women aged 0-5

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 10-14, 25-34, 40-44, 50-54, 60-64, 75-79
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 15-24, 35-39, 45-49, 55-59, 65-74, 80-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 5-29, 35-54, 60-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 30-34, 55-59

Disease Features cryptococcosis

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Contagious
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Infectious Airborne
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High individual risk, low public risk
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Cryptococcosis - what does this mean

Cryptococcosis is an infection caused by the cryptococcus fungus, which is found in soil and bird droppings. it usually enters the body through the lungs and can spread to other organs, causing symptoms such as fever, cough, chest pain, and difficulty breathing. in some cases, the fungus can also spread to the brain, causing meningitis or other neurological complications.

What happens during the disease - cryptococcosis

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Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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25 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Cryptococcosis - Prevention

Cryptococcosis can be prevented by avoiding contact with wild birds, especially pigeons, as they are the main source of the infection. people should also avoid breathing in dust from bird droppings, as this can contain the fungus that causes the infection. further, people with weakened immune systems should avoid contact with soil and bird droppings. vaccines are also available to protect against cryptococcosis for those at higher risk.

Main symptoms of the disease cryptococcosis

Headache

(Cephalalgia, Hedache, Pounding head, Throbbing head, Ache, Pounding pain, Throbbing pain, Head pain, Migraine, Tension headache)

Headache is a common symptom that can range from mild to severe. It typically develops gradually and can be localized or generalized. Common types of headache include tension-type, migraine, cluster, and sinus headaches, each with their own unique characteristics and manifestations. Tension-type hea...

Age: 1 to 100Accociated with 244 diseases

Nystagmus

(Flickering eyes, Oscillopsia, Jiggling eyes, Dancing eyes, Oscillating eyes, Involuntary eye movements, Involuntary eye jerking, Rapid eye movements, Trembling eyes, Wiggling eyes)

Nystagmus is an involuntary, rapid, rhythmic eye movement that can occur in any direction. It is characterized by the eyes making repetitive, uncontrolled movements. It may appear as a side-to-side, up-and-down, or rotary motion. It may be present at birth or develop later in life. Symptoms vary in ...

Age: 1 to 100Accociated with 10 diseases

Elevated temperature 37-38 °

(High temperature, Fever, Feverishness, Pyrexia, Hyperthermia, Heat, Warmth, Hyperpyrexia, Hyperthermy, Thermalgia)

Elevated temperature is a symptom of illness where the body temperature is higher than normal. It typically appears as a fever, with the temperature ranging from 37-38°C. It is often accompanied by other symptoms such as chills, body aches, and fatigue. Elevated temperature can develop over a few da...

Age: any ageAccociated with 165 diseases

Chest pain

(Thoracic pain, Thorax pain, Rib cage pain, Rib pain, Breastbone pain, Sternum pain, Costal pain, Intercostal pain, Pectoral pain, Precordial pain)

Chest pain is a common symptom that can range from mild to severe. It may be described as pressure, squeezing, burning, or tightness in the chest. It can develop quickly or gradually, and can be accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea, sweating, or shortness of breath. Types of chest pain inclu...

Age: any ageAccociated with 55 diseases

Cough

(Hack, Wheeze, Hacking, Coughing, Rales, Choking, Gasping, Barking, Hemoptysis, Whooping, Pertussis)

Coughing is a reflex action that helps clear airways of irritants and mucus. It usually begins as a dry, tickling sensation in the back of the throat that causes an uncontrollable urge to cough. It can range from a mild, intermittent annoyance to a severe, hacking cough that produces thick mucus. It...

Age: 1 to 100Accociated with 116 diseases

Specified forms of the disease

(B45.0) Pulmonary cryptococcosis
(B45.1) Cerebral cryptococcosis
(B45.2) Cutaneous cryptococcosis
(B45.3) Osseous cryptococcosis
(B45.7) Disseminated cryptococcosis
(B45.8) Other forms of cryptococcosis
(B45.9) Cryptococcosis, unspecified