Reversible deafness and blindness in a patient with cryptococcal meningitis in Tanzania

Reversible deafness and blindness in a patient with cryptococcal meningitis in Tanzania

Cryptococcal meningitis is a common and devastating complication of advanced HIV, and is most prevalent in low resource settings in sub Saharan Africa. Raised intracranial pressure is one of the hallmarks of the disease, which can lead to visual and hearing loss and ultimately death. We present the...

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Main Authors: Matt Douglas-Vail, Taylor Bechamp, Simran Gohal, Robert Soegtrop, Sarah Vitali, Joan Rugemalila, Neil R.H. Stone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-12-01
Series:Infectious Disease Reports
Subjects:
HIV
Cryptococcal meningitis
mycology
opportunistic infections
fluconazole
Online Access:http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/idr/article/view/6173

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