[Expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of cryptococcal meningitis].
Zhonghua Nei Ke Za Zhi
; 57(5): 317-323, 2018 May 01.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-29747285
ABSTRACT
Cryptococcal meningitis is a common and refractory central nervous system infection, with high rates of mortality and disability. The experts of the Society of Infectious Diseases of Chinese Medical Association have reached this consensus after a thorough discussion. Based on the current situation of cryptococcal meningitis in China, the management of cryptococcal meningitis includes 6 aspects introduction, microorganism identification, clinical manifestations and diagnosis, principles of antifungal therapy, treatment of refractory and recurrent meningitis, treatment of intracranial hypertension. There is not a separate consensus on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in patients with cryptococcal meningitis. This article focuses on different antifungal regimens and reducing intracranial pressure by reference to Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) guidelines. The importance of early diagnosis, combined long-term antifungal therapy, control of intracranial hypertension are emphasized.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Meningite Criptocócica
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Hipertensão Intracraniana
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Consenso
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Screening_studies
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Adult
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Zh
Ano de publicação:
2018
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Article