Analysis of the efficacy and related factors of ventriculoperitoneal shunt for AIDS with cryptococcal meningitis

BackgroundCryptococcus neoformans is an opportunistic pathogen, which is more common in patients with AIDS. Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) is an important complication of cryptococcal meningitis (CM) and affects the therapeutic effect of CM.ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect and treatment for th...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Surgery
Main Authors:	Zhaohui Chai, Yikai Shou, Rajneesh Mungur, Jiangbiao Gong, Peidong Zheng, Jiesheng Zheng
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-08-01
Subjects:	cryptococcal meningitis CM increased intracranial pressure ICP VPS AIDS
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2022.942506/full