Neonatal Cryptococcosis: Beware of False-positive Results

J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2012 Sep;1(3):250-3. doi: 10.1093/jpids/pis037. Epub 2012 Apr 5.

Abstract

Although cryptococcal meningitis is uncommon in children and rare in neonates, it does occur. We highlight circumstances in which the diagnosis should be considered and methods required to confirm the diagnosis in young patients.