Cryptococcal meningoencephalitis

• Published in: Epidemiologie, mikrobiologie, imunologie Vol. 52; no. 3; p. 95
• Main Authors: Sinajová, E, Volleková, A, Hudácková, J, Straka, L
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Slovak
• Published: Czech Republic 01.08.2003
• Subjects: Aged; Female; Humans; Meningitis, Cryptococcal - diagnosis; Meningoencephalitis - diagnosis

Infections caused by Cryptococcus neoformans affect mainly patients with impaired functions of T-cells, and in particular individuals with AIDS. The authors suppose also older subjects in relatively good health to be endangered by this infection. A case of fatal cryptococcal meningoencephalitis with...