Abstract
The authors report a case of AIDS revealed by pleuropulmonary cryptococcosis. The infection was diagnosed by culture of the pleural fluid and confirmed by microscopic examination of the cerebrospinal fluid, using Indian ink as stain. Apyrexia and return to normal of chest radiography were obtained with oral fluconazole. Twelve months after this episode the patient is alive and had no relapse under maintenance treatment with this drug.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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English Abstract
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Review
MeSH terms
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / complications*
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CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes
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Cryptococcosis / cerebrospinal fluid
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Cryptococcosis / diagnosis
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Cryptococcosis / drug therapy
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Cryptococcosis / etiology*
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Fluconazole / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Lung Diseases / drug therapy
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Lung Diseases / etiology*
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Middle Aged
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Opportunistic Infections
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Pleural Diseases / drug therapy
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Pleural Diseases / etiology*
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Pleural Effusion / microbiology