What Organism Causes Cryptococcosis

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Fungal Infections

Table of Contents What Are Fungal Infections? Candidiasis (Includes Yeast Infections and Thrush) Cryptococcal Meningitis Histoplasmosis Aspergillosis Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever) Conclusion What Are Fungal Infections? Fungi (singular is fungus) are a kind of germ. Many fungi exist normally inand on our bodies, and in the surrounding environment, for example in soil,dust, food, water, plants. Most fungi are harmless...

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cryptococcosis neoformans microscopic slide photo or drawing

Hello,I am a middle school student currently working on a report dealing with Cryptococcosis Neoformans and am searching for a photo or drawing of the fungus. Could you please "steer" me in the right direction to find this...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

Look in a textbook about fungi and fungal infections-- you'll find pictures there.... Read more »

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what is Crypto and MAC...

Response from Judith A. Aberg, M.D.

Washington University, St. Louis School of Medicine

Crypto could stand for one of 2 diseases, either cryptosporidiosis or cryptococcosis. I think most of us use the "nickname" more commonly for cryptococcosis but certainly after one has identified which one they are talking about, we... Read more »

How long can my organs continue to work like this?

I'm very worried about my recent test results, specifically the ones pertaining to my vital organs. I had a physical from my GP and my liver, kidneys, & pancreas are all considerably off. She's most worried about my kidneys. My HIV...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

Reduced kidney function can be the result of many things, including drugs, other infections, diabetes, hypertension, among others. You may need to consult a kidney specialist (nephrologist) to determine the cause and whether its reversible.... Read more »

HGH and Organ Growth

Hi Nelson!I wanted to ask you what your opinion was on taking hgh. I have heard mixed things including some bizarre tales of organs growing and foreheads protruding..is it your sense that this sesotim is a good option for poz men? Jim...

Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.

Program for Wellness Restoration

Jim:In my biased opinion, Serostim is effective at increasing weight if used correctly with proper diet, exercise, and combination with testosterone or other anabolics. I am against the use of 6 mg a day (the approved dose for HIV wasting) since I... Read more »

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Organ Transplant & Drug Users Window Period

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Why do people with transplants and drug users have a longer window period? - I'm assuming it is because their body is not strong enough to build antibodies. If stress can do so much to people as everybody says, then why isn't stress in this group?

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Links on CMV and other possible ARS causes!?

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i found these links that had some interesting info on CMV and another condition i had never heard of called, sarcoidosis, which is out there but hard to diagnose. the CMV article has info about atypical symptoms in various organs, etc. maybe these... Read more »

AIDS- 3rd leading cause of death

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AIDS to Be 3rd Leading Cause of Death

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November 27, 2006

You can't put all your eggs in the abstinence basket

Within the next 25 years, AIDS is set to join heart disease and stroke as the top three causes of death... Read more »

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HIV Causes AIDS -- And Knowing It Could Save Your Life
By San Francisco AIDS Foundation

While the global HIV/AIDS pandemic continues to rage, a small number of fringe groups have been aggressively promoting misinformation about AIDS. Some claim that... Read more »

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