Rethinking Routine Lumbar Puncture and Induction Therapy in Non-HIV Pulmonary Cryptococcosis: A Call for Risk-Based Management

Key Points

• Induction therapy effectiveness might vary based on individual patient risks, impacting recovery.
• A focus on risk-based management could lead to better treatment strategies that are tailored for patients.
• Improper routine lumbar puncture practices can exacerbate complications in patients with pulmonary cryptococcosis.
• Further studies are necessary to validate risk-based approaches in managing this fungal infection.