The Approach to the Patient With HIV With Specific Symptom Complexes/Common Presentations
Summary
- Cryptococcus neoformans is an important cause of meningitis in HIV infection
- Commonly presents with fever, headache, meningismus, and photophobia
- Diagnosis is by lumbar puncture or serum cryptococcal antigen testing
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Keywords: Cryptococcus, Neurologic Complications