Cryptococcosis (torulosis)    331

General: A pulmonary infection caused by Cryptococcus neoformans, a saprophyte found in weathered pigeon droppings, soil, and unpasteurized cow's milk; infection acquired through respiratory system and usually manifests as meningoencephalitis; higher incidence in patients with AIDS.

Ocular: Blurred or poor vision; diplopia; uveitis; papilledema; retinal detachment; retinal hemorrhage and exudates; secondary glaucoma; vitreous reaction; retinitis; proptosis; a mass over the optic nerve head; disease process can be bilateral or unilateral; cranial nerve VI palsy; visual loss; conjunctivitis.

Clinical: Severe headache; dizziness; ataxia; vomiting; tinnitus; memory disturbances; jacksonian convulsions; fever usually is absent; occurs frequently in patients with leukemia or lymphoma.

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