What is another word for cryptococcosis?
Pronunciation: [kɹˌɪptəkəkˈə͡ʊsɪs] (IPA) 
Cryptococcosis is a fungal infection that commonly affects immunocompromised individuals. It is caused by the fungus Cryptococcus, which can invade various organs of the body, including the lungs, brain, and skin. There are several synonyms for cryptococcosis, including cryptococcus infection, cryptococcal disease, and cryptococcosis neoformans. Other terms that may be used to refer to this fungal infection include torulosis, European blastomycosis, and Busse-Buschke disease. Although there is no cure for cryptococcosis, it is treatable with antifungal medication. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment can improve the outcome of this serious infection.
