Management of Neurologic Diseases
Summary
- Cryptococcal meningitis typically occurs in patients with CD4+ cell counts < 100 cells/mm3
- Clinical features generally include subacute onset of fever, headache, malaise, and altered mental status[Powderly 2000]
- Visual symptoms including papilledema, gaze palsies, and optic neuropathy are also common[Kestelyn 1993]
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