Infectious Diseases
Osseous cryptococcosis
Serious
ICD-10: B45 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: हड्डी में क्रिप्टोकोकस संक्रमण · தமிழ்: எலும்பு பூஞ்சை தொற்று · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಎಲುಬಿನ ಶಿಲೀಂಧ್ರ ಸೋಂಕು · తెలుగు: ఎముక శిలీంధ్ర సంక్రమణ · বাংলা: হাড়ে ছত্রাক সংক্রমণ · मराठी: हाडांमध्ये बुरशीचा संसर्ग · ગુજરાતી: હાડકામાં ફૂગ ચેપ
About this condition
Osseous cryptococcosis is a fungal bone infection caused by Cryptococcus species that spreads through the bloodstream. It typically occurs in people with compromised immune systems and causes persistent bone pain and swelling. Early diagnosis and antifungal therapy are essential to prevent bone destruction and disability.
Common symptoms
bone pain
swelling near joints
difficulty moving limbs
bone tenderness
fever
weight loss
When to see a doctor: immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | हड्डी में क्रिप्टोकोकस संक्रमण · हड्डी का फंगल संक्रमण · अस्थि फफूंद रोग · हड्डी में सूजन |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | எலும்பு பூஞ்சை தொற்று · எலும்பு வலி நோய் · எலும்பு வீக்கம் · பூஞ்சை எலும்பு நோய் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಎಲುಬಿನ ಶಿಲೀಂಧ್ರ ಸೋಂಕು · ಎಲುಬು ನೋವು ರೋಗ · ಎಲುಬು ಊತ · ಶಿಲೀಂಧ್ರ ಎಲುಬು ರೋಗ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | ఎముక శిలీంధ్ర సంక్రమణ · ఎముక నొప్పి వ్యాధి · ఎముక వాపు · శిలీంధ్ర ఎముక రోగం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | হাড়ে ছত্রাক সংক্রমণ · হাড়ের ব্যথা রোগ · হাড় ফোলা · ছত্রাক হাড়ের রোগ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | हाडांमध्ये बुरशीचा संसर्ग · हाडे दुखणे रोग · हाडे सूज · बुरशी हाड रोग |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | હાડકામાં ફૂગ ચેપ · હાડકાં દુખાવો રોગ · હાડકાં સોજો · ફૂગ હાડકાં રોગ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Osseous cryptococcosis?
bone pain, swelling near joints, difficulty moving limbs, bone tenderness, fever, weight loss.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Osseous cryptococcosis common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Osseous cryptococcosis?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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