The clinical characteristics and therapeutic outcomes of cryptococcal meningitis in elderly patients: a hospital-based study

The clinical characteristics and therapeutic outcomes of cryptococcal meningitis in elderly patients: a hospital-based study

Abstract Background The elderly, and especially those with an immuno-compromised status, are vulnerable to infectious diseases. The purpose of this study was to examine the clinical characteristics and therapeutic outcomes of cryptococcal meningitis (CM) in elderly patients in Taiwan. Methods Ninety...

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Main Authors: Wan-Chen Tsai, Chia-Yi Lien, Jun-Jun Lee, Wen-Chiu Hsiao, Chi-Ren Huang, Nai-Wen Tsai, Chiung-Chih Chang, Cheng-Hsien Lu, Wen-Neng Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Cryptococcal meningitis
Elderly
Gender
Cryptococcemia
Cerebral infarction
Altered consciousness
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-019-1108-0

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