Vertical transmission of Cryptococcus neoformans from a mother coinfected with human immunodeficiency virus. Case report Transmissão vertical de Cryptococcus neoformans a partir de mãe co-infectada com o vírus da imunodeficiência humana. Relato de caso
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Disseminated infection with Cryptococcus neoformans was observed in a newborn infant who presented fever and respiratory symptoms since the 52 day of life. The mother was infected by human immunodeficiency virus and presented pulmonary and meningeal cryptococcal infection. This is a rare case of cryptococcal infection with probable maternal-fetal transmission. Key-words: Cryptococcus neoformans. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Pregnancy. Maternal-fetal transmission. Human immunodeficiency virus.
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