Candida albicans meningitis: clinical case

J Infect. 2000 Mar;40(2):191-2. doi: 10.1016/s0163-4453(00)80017-1.

Abstract

Candida spp. meningitis is still a rare clinical situation, although it is becoming more frequent. Literature references to it and therapeutic options are scarce. We present a case of a young male, HIV-positive drug addict, with Candida albicans meningitis which was treated with oral fluconazole, having a good outcome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / diagnosis*
  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / microbiology
  • Adult
  • Candida albicans / isolation & purification*
  • Candidiasis / diagnosis*
  • Candidiasis / microbiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Meningitis, Fungal / diagnosis*
  • Meningitis, Fungal / microbiology
  • Substance Abuse, Intravenous / complications