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New Approaches to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cryptococcal Meningitis

Year: 2014

Type: review

Abstract: Cryptococcal meningitis remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among immunosuppressed individuals, particularly those with advanced acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. The greatest burden of disease is in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia where there is limited access to diagnostics and treatment for the disease. The authors review the available tools for diagnosing cryptococcal meningitis and review treatment for cryptococcal meningitis, highlighting the evidence behind current treatment guidelines.

Source: Seminars in Neurology

DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1372342

Authors: Grace McHugh, Azure Makadzange

Institutions: University of Zimbabwe, Parirenyatwa Hospital, Harvard University, Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Fungal Infections and Studies

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2017193311