Cryptococcal meningitis in an immunocompetent young male

The incidence of cryptococcal infection is high in developing countries like as in India. Cryptococcal meningitis is considered rare in immunocompetent patients and is mainly a disease of immunocompromised patients. Cryptococcal meningitis in immunocompetent patients are less likely to be fatal, because of the powerful immune response. Here we present a case of cryptococcal meningitis occurring in an immunocompetent host with no definite underlying diseases and no history of taking immunosuppressive agents. We emphasis on the importance of timely diagnosis and optimal treatment of the cryptococcal infection in immunocompetent patients.