cryptococcosis
Pronunciation: [ˌkrɪptoʊkəˈkoʊsɪs]
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Context: "health"
(noun) a type of infection caused by a fungus called Cryptococcus. This infection can happen in people, especially those with weak immune systems. It usually affects the lungs or the brain.
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Doctors diagnosed the patient with cryptococcosis after noticing symptoms like coughing and fever.
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The patient did not have cryptococcosis, but instead had a common cold.
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What are the common symptoms of cryptococcosis in patients?
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