Meningoencephalitis caused by Cryptococcus macerans.
A case of meningoencephalitis caused by Cryptococcus macerans is described. The infection caused a severe form of epilepsy. Antifungal therapy based on fluconazol was successful in halting the disease process. The patient remained, however, unable to resume his job and previous activities.
Lindsberg
P J
PJ
Department of Neurology, University of Helsinki, Finland.
Pieninkeroinen
I
I
Valtonen
M
M
D000328:Adult; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003453:Cryptococcosis / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology; D015725:Fluconazole / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008590:Meningoencephalitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*
D000935:Antifungal Agents; D015725:Fluconazole