Mortality by cryptococcosis in Brazil from 2000 to 2012: A descriptive epidemiological study

ConclusionsThis study is relevant because it shows the magnitude of cryptococcosis mortality linked to AIDS and removes the invisibility of a particular non-AIDS-related disease, accounting for almost 20% of all cryptococcosis deaths. It can also contribute to control and surveillance programs, beyond highlighting the urgent prioritization of early diagnosis and proper treatment to reduce the unacceptable mortality rate of this neglected mycosis in Brazil.

Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - July 28, 2019 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Emmanuel Alves Soares Source Type: research