Cryptococcal meningitis in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive and HIV-negative patients.

• Main Authors: P. Viriyavejakul, T. Tangwanicharoen, B. Punpoowong, U. Chaisri, P. Wilainam, D. Nuntakomon, S. Yimsamran, Y. Maneerat, E. Pongponratn, P. Wilairatana, M. Riganti
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/21440

This study compared clinical manifestations, blood biochemistry and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) results of HIV-positive and HIV-negative patients with cryptococcal meningitis. We collected 57 cases of cryptococcal meningitis from cytological specimens submitted to the Department of Tropical Pathology,...