Cryptococcal meningitis
Braz. j. infect. dis
; 1(2): 60-7, Apr. 1997. tab
Article
in En
| LILACS
| ID: lil-243423
Responsible library:
BR11.1
ABSTRACT
Meningitis is the most common manifestation of dissiminated cryptococcosis. Cryptococcal meningitis is the most common systemic mycotic infecction in AIDS, which is the most frequent predisposing condition. The most severe complication is acute cerebral hypertension. Medical options for therapy have broadened considerably, but generally include initial intensive treatment follwed, in patients with AIDS, by chronic supression. With agressive management of cryptococcal meningitis, mortality may be reduced to 10 percent or less.
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Index:
LILACS
Main subject:
Bacterial Infections and Mycoses
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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Meningitis, Cryptococcal
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CD4 Immunoadhesins
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Intracranial Hypertension
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Cryptococcus neoformans
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Braz. j. infect. dis
Journal subject:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Year:
1997
Type:
Article