Predictive Model for Permanent Shunting in Cryptococcal meningitis.

In conclusion, non-HIV status, initial CSF OP greater than or equal to 25 cm H2O, and the presence of hydrocephalus are indicators of the future necessity for permanent shunt therapy. PMID: 28820702 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - August 14, 2017 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Phusoongnern W, Anunnatsiri S, Sawanyawisuth K, Kitkhuandee A Tags: Am J Trop Med Hyg Source Type: research