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Cryptococcus gattii that caused pneumonia.

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An image of the fungus that was found in the Pacific Northwest.

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This is Cryptococcus gattii that was found in the Pacific Northwest.

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IV therapy is used for cases that are extremely severe.  Medicines like amphotericin B or flucytosine.

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Meningitis can be one of the infections that can be caused by this fungus.

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Spores are spread from certain tree species like fir trees.

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This infection cannot be passed from human to human. It is a non contagious fungal infection.

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Antifungal is used to treat a C. gattii infection if it is not severe.

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The fungus spreads by releasing spores into the atmosphere from soil and specific trees such as a eucalyptus tree.

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Cryptococcus gattii is a rare fungus. Some researchers believe it may have originated in the Amazon. The fungus can be spread by reproductive spores in the air from certain tree species. About 450 cases have been reported in North America. If this pathogen enters our central nervous system it could cause severe pneumonia or meningitis. Symptoms of this infection depends on where the infection is in the body, either the lungs or central nervous system. If the infection is in the central nervous system, symptoms can include: shortness of breath, cough, chest pain, and/or fever. If the infection is located in the lungs, symptoms can include: headache, fever, neck pain, nausea and/or vomiting, sensitivity to light, and confusion or change in behavior. Treatments vary due to severity. An antifungal treatment can be used if the fungal infection is not too severe. If the infection is severe IV therapy is used.

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Cryptococcus gattii is a rare strain of a deadly fungus.