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Who is at risk of cryptococcal meningoencephalitis
and why should you suspect early?
Cryptococcal meningoencephalitis is the most prevalent
fungal central nervous system (CNS) infection worldwide,
affecting approximately 1 million people every year.2
With high mortality rates of 90–100% in
immunocompromised patients,2 early detection and
prompt initiation of appropriate antifungal therapy remain
crucial to improving outcomes.2,3 Clinical symptoms to
look out for include headache, seizures, cranial nerve
abnormalities and altered mental state, which often
progress to coma and death.3
Which of the following are risk factors for fungal
meningoencephalitis?
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Cryptococcal meningoencephalitis is the most prevalent fungal central nervous system (CNS) infection
worldwide, affecting approximately 1 million people every year.2
With high mortality rates of 90–100% in immunocompromised patients,2 early detection and prompt initiation of appropriate antifungal
therapy remain crucial to improving outcomes.2,3 Clinical symptoms to look out for include headache, seizures, cranial nerve
abnormalities and altered mental state, which often progress to coma and death.3
Which of the following are risk factors for fungal meningoencephalitis?
Who is at risk of cryptococcal meningoencephalitis and
why should you suspect early?
Reveal answer