Management and outcome of intracranial fungal infections in children and adults in Africa: a scoping review

Management and outcome of intracranial fungal infections in children and adults in Africa: a scoping review

Abstract Introduction Intracranial fungal infections’ (IcFIs) varying clinical manifestations lead to difficulties in diagnosis and treatment. African populations are disproportionately affected by the high burden of the disease. There is a lack of clarity as to the diagnostic and treatment modaliti...

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Main Authors: Berjo Dongmo Takoutsing, Setthasorn Zhi Yang Ooi, Chinedu Egu, Conor S. Gillespie, David Ulrich Dalle, Joshua Erhabor, Ana Catinca Ciuculete, Özgür Kesici, Ahmed K. Awad, Yao Christian Hugues Dokponou, Mehdi Khan, Chibuikem A. Ikwuegbuenyi, Olaoluwa Ezekiel Dada, Soham Bandyopadhyay, Nourou Dine Adeniran Bankole
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-08-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Africa
Antifungal agents
Cryptococcus Neoformans
HIV
Meningitis
Mycoses
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-09694-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-09694-2

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