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What does cryptococcus affect?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Usually meningitis: It usually causes a meningitis (infection of the spinal fluid), though it can sometimes disseminate and affect other organs, such as the brain, lung, and skin.

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Answered 1/1/2023

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