Pulmonary cryptococcosis in chronic kidney disease.

Pulmonary cryptococcosis is a fungal infection caused by Cryptococcus species, with Cryptococcus neoformans being the most common agent, affecting the lungs. While it commonly occurs in immunocompromised individuals, such as those with HIV/AIDS or undergoing immunosuppressive therapy, its presentation in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is relatively rare. However, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of respiratory infections in patients with CKD, particularly in the context of immunosuppression.

Autoimmune encephalitis: A diagnostic enigma.

Autoimmune encephalitis with anti-NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) receptor encephalitis is the most common type. This condition can be associated with underlying malignancy, making appropriate screening essential. Prompt identification and intervention of autoimmune encephalitis is essential for a successful outcome and full recovery from this serious and potentially fatal condition.

Candidemia: Changing dynamics from a tertiary care hospital in North India.

Background And Purpose: Routine identification of species and knowledge of antibiotic susceptibility patterns can prevent diagnostic delays and help clinicians choose appropriate empirical therapies. This study aimed to identify and speciate isolates from bloodstream infections and evaluate their epidemiological profile and antibiotic susceptibility pattern in a tertiary care hospital in North India.

Materials And Methods: Blood samples were cultured in the Department of Microbiology of a tertiary care hospital from January 2019 to May 2021, and the samples which showed growth of species (spp.