ISSN:
1573-7284
Keywords:
Cryptococcus neoformans
;
HIV infection
;
Meningitis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Before the emergence of AIDS, extra-pulmonary cryptococcosis was very rare. By contrast, meningeal cryptococcosis is a very common opportunistic infection in AIDS patients. We report an intravenous drug addict with cryptococcal meningitis, who was not infected with HIV and had no apparent predisposing conditions. This case, as those elsewhere described, supports the potential existence of viral agents, other than HIV-1,2, capable of encouraging the occurrence of unusual infections as have emerged during the AIDS pandemic.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01719297
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