First case report of fulminant septic shock from meningococcemia associated with Cryptococcus neoformans coinfection in an immunocompetent patient

We describe a case of an immunocompetent 74-year-old Caucasian woman who presented with fulminant acute meningococcemia associated with cryptococcal meningitis, which progressed to worsening general condition and died of septic shock and multiple organ dysfunctions in less than 48 hours. This case report demonstrates the possibility of coinfections related to Neisseria meningitidis and Cryptococcus neoformans, even in immunocompetent patients, which represent a diagnostic challenge for clinicians, thus encouraging further studies for a better understanding.
Source: Medical Mycology Case Reports - Category: Biology Source Type: research