Persistent neurological symptoms and elevated intracranial pressures in a previously healthy host with cryptococcal meningitis

Persistent neurological symptoms and elevated intracranial pressures in a previously healthy host with cryptococcal meningitis

Abstract Cryptococcal meningoencephalitis can occur in both previously healthy and immunocompromised hosts. Here, we describe a 55 year-old HIV-negative male with no known prior medical problems, who presented with three months of worsening headaches, confusion, and memory changes without fever. Mag...

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Main Authors: Mohammad El-Atoum, Jessica C. Hargarten, Yoon-Dong Park, Kenneth Ssebambulidde, Li Ding, Prashant Chittiboina, Dima A. Hammoud, Seher H. Anjum, Seth R. Glassman, Shehzad Merchant, Peter R. Williamson, John C. Hu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-06-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Cryptococcus
Intracranial hypertension
Neuro-inflammation
Corticosteroids
Post infectious inflammatory response syndrome
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-023-08349-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-023-08349-y

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