Pulmonary cryptococcosis presenting as acute severe respiratory distress in a newly diagnosed HIV patient in T anzania: a case report

Abstract

Pulmonary cryptococcosis is a common condition in HIV ‐infected patients which is frequently missed or misdiagnosed in resource‐limited countries. We report a case of HIV / AIDS patient who was misdiagnosed with a fatal outcome. There is a need to implement screening tools to be used where the diagnosis may not be confirmed.