Cryptococcus gattii News
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A fungal infection originating from tropical and sub-tropical regions have been reported in Vancouver Island in Canada, and Washington and Oregon in the United States, causing respiratory illnesses and deaths.
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With a scientific name that holds little meaning for the general public, Cryptococcus gattii is a relatively new fungal pathogen in North America that is completely capable of killing those it infects.
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A) Chest radiograph and B) computed tomography scan of the patient showing 3 nodular Cryptococcus gattii infiltrates near pleura.
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