A fatal case of AIDS-defining meningoencephalitis by <it>C. Neoformans</it>, sensitive to antifungal therapy

A fatal case of AIDS-defining meningoencephalitis by <it>C. Neoformans</it>, sensitive to antifungal therapy

<p>Abstract</p> <p><it>Cryptococcus neoformans </it>is the most common cause of life threatening meningoencephalitis in HIV-infected patients. Diagnosis is based on tests for cryptoccocal antigen in serum and cerebrospinal fluid, and on culture of the organism. We prese...

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Main Authors: Mohammad-Khani S, Otremba B, Klein R, Capelle HH, Logemann F, Bange FC, Schmidt RE, Stoll M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
Subjects:
Cryptococcal meningitis
HIV
antifungal therapy
cryptoccocal antigen assay
Online Access:http://www.eurjmedres.com/content/15/11/504

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