Hospital-based retrospective study of cryptococcal meningitis in a large cohort from India

Conclusion: Cryptococcal meningitis is common in patients with AIDS. Effective and early antifungal treatment carries a good prognosis. On rapid evolution of the disease, decreased CSF cell count and protein heralds poor prognosis and warrants initiation of early specific treatment.
Source: Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research