Disseminated infection with Cryptococcus neoformans was observed in a newborn infant who presented fever and respiratory symptoms since the 52nd day of life. The mother was infected by human immunodeficiency virus and presented pulmonary and meningeal cryptococcal infection. This is a rare case of cryptococcal infection with probable maternal-fetal transmission.
Cryptococcus neoformans; Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; Pregnancy; Maternal-fetal transmission; Human immunodeficiency virus