[Cryptococcosis in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome].
The diagnosis of cryptococcal infection was established in 3 patients with AIDS. Infection was meningo-encephalic in all and presented a violent outset. The chemical characteristics of the CSF were normal. Detection of cryptococcal antigen, presence of encapsulated yeast forms revealed by india-ink staining and positive cultures allowed a definitive diagnosis. Response to therapy with amphotericin B alone or in combination with 5-fluorocytosine was poor. A maintenance therapy with fluconazole is recommended.
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Departamento de Medicina Interna, Escuela de Medicina, P Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago.
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Espinoza
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D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D003453:Cryptococcosis / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012189:Retrospective Studies
Criptococosis en el curso del síndrome de inmunodeficiencia adquirida.