ICD-11 definition : The pattern of cryptococcal pulmonary disease ranges from asymptomatic airway colonization
to pneumonia to acute respiratory distress syndrome. If present, symptoms include
cough, dyspnoea or chest pain. Common chest X-ray appearances include nodules or infiltrates.
In the immunocompetent host, focal lesions are more commonly seen with infection due
to C. gattii.;
The pattern of cryptococcal pulmonary disease ranges from asymptomatic airway colonization
to pneumonia to acute respiratory distress syndrome. If present, symptoms include
cough, dyspnoea or chest pain. Common chest X-ray appearances include nodules or infiltrates.
In the immunocompetent host, focal lesions are more commonly seen with infection due
to C. gattii.