Cryptococcus Gattii - Joe Halliday, DO

Dr. Joseph Halliday discusses an emerging fungal pathogen, C. gattii and the recent outbreaks in the Northwest US and British Columbia. C. gattii is an encapsulated yeast most often seen in immunocompromised patients, but epidemic varieties infect immunocompetent patients as well. He also discusses the presence of endemic C. gattii, clinical manifestations of this fungal infection, diagnosis, management, and complications. IDPodcasts brings you essential updates in medical infectious diseases learning, brought to you from the University of South Florida’s Division of Infectious Disease. Stay in touch! Download our app on the Itunes store or find us below: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel:    / idpodcasts   Visit us on our webpage: http://www.idpodcasts.net/USF_ID_Podc... Follow us on Facebook:   / id-podcasts-216965201680987   Tweet to us:   / idpodcasts