Cerebral cryptococcosis

Description

A disease of the central nervous system, caused by an infection with the fungi Cryptococcus neoformans or Cryptococcus gattii. This disease is characterised by fever, headache, lethargy, or neurological deficits. Transmission is by inhalation of fungal spores. Confirmation is by identification of Cryptococcus neoformans or Cryptococcus gattii in a blood, sputum, or cerebrospinal fluid sample.

Exclusions from above levels

• 2B01 – Mycosis fungoides
• CA70 – Hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to organic dust
• NE83.1 – Infection arising from device, implant or graft, not elsewhere classified