{"paper_id":"2090e9b9-5f88-4af9-94bd-5b5a6acfcaee","body_text":"Full text loading...\nAbstract\nCryptococcus albidus, an emerging pathogen, poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, especially in immunocompromised patients. We report a case of C. albidus meningitis in a young T-cell ALL patient, initially suspected to have HSV encephalitis. CSF analysis confirmed C. albidus, leading to antifungal therapy with liposomal amphotericin B and flucytosine, resulting in clinical improvement. Elevated procalcitonin levels suggest a potential role in fungal infections. This case underscores the importance of early identification and appropriate treatment in C. albidus meningitis.\n- Received:\n- Version Posted:","source_license":"CC-BY-4.0","license_restricted":false}