Cryptococcal Sepsis in a HIV/AIDS Patient: Clinical Findings, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach

Cryptococcus neoformans is an encapsulated yeast causing infection in patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). With the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), the incidence of infection due to Cryptococcus has significantly decreased. The era of HAART has not only affected the incidence ratebutalso the clinical presentation called immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome as a consequence of the immune recovery of the host. In this paper, we presented a HIV/AIDS patient with cryptococcal sepsis and discussed clinical manifestations of cryptococcosis, diagnostic and therapeutic approach.