An infection caused by the fungus Cryptococcus neoformans. This fungus typically enters the body through the lungs and usually spreads to the brain, causing cryptococcal meningitis. In some cases, it can also affect the skin, skeletal system, and urinary tract. It is considered an AIDS-defining condition in people with HIV.
(source: AIDSinfo)
a fungal infection characterized by nodular lesions--first in the lungs and spreading to the nervous system
