Year: 2020
Type: article
Abstract: An early diagnosis of cryptococcal meningoencephalitis is needed for prevention of significant morbidity and mortality.We present two cases of culture positive cryptococcal meningoencephalitis where the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) molecular PCR panel failed to detect the Cryptoccoccus resulting in delay in diagnosis.Careful interpretation of such molecular platforms and multiple testing methods including CSF cryptococcal antigen (CrAG) and cultures are advised in suspected cryptococcal meningitis.
Authors: Neha Gupta, Ravi Bhushan, Atmaram Bansal, Arun Garg, Jayesh Modi, Rajiv Gupta, Reeshika Verma, Dinesh Bansal, Smita Sharma, Rajeev Soman
Institutions: Medanta The Medicity, Medanta The Medicity
Language: English
Subfield: Infectious Diseases
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W3151877095