ICD-10 Code B45.9 | Cryptococcosis, unspecified Symptoms, Diagnosis, Billing

Common symptoms include cough, shortness of breath, fever, and chest pain. In severe cases, neurological symptoms may arise if the infection spreads to the central nervous system.

Diagnosis typically involves clinical evaluation, imaging studies, and laboratory tests such as serum cryptococcal antigen testing and cultures.

Cryptococcosis is not contagious and is primarily acquired through inhalation of fungal spores found in the environment, particularly in bird droppings.

Treatment usually involves antifungal medications such as Amphotericin B and fluconazole, with the duration depending on the severity of the infection.