Cryptococcosis Images
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Cryptococcosis of the skin: Crusty plaque of approx. 3 x 3 cm in size surroundedby a reddish, slightly raised rim in the middle of the forehead of a 37-year-old HIV-infected person (not set to HAART at the time of presentation).

Cryptococcosis: fungal granuloma with evidence of PAS-positive cryptococci in giant cells (see above right) PAS staining.

Cryptococcosis:yeast cells of different sizes; pharynx; GMS staining (PD Dr. Y. Koch).

Cryptococcosis: systemic infection with infestation of the pharynx by C. neoformans; PAS staining (PD Dr. Y. Koch)