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• Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop. 35 (5) • Oct 2002 • https://doi.org/10.1590/S0037-86822002000500021 linkcopy

Open-access Cryptococcus neoformans causing meningitis in AIDS patients

Meningite causada pelo Cryptococcus neoformans em pacientes com AIDS

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Abstract

Cryptococcus neoformans causes meningitis in AIDS patients. In the São José Hospital, reference center for patients with AIDS in Fortaleza - Ceará State - Brazil, 54 samples of the cerebrospinal fluid were analyzed from January 1st through December 31st 2000. Direct examination with India ink and culture in Sabouraud's agar at 37°C were done. Of the specimens studied 5(9.25%) were positive.

Cryptococcus neoformans; Meningitis; Cerebrospinal fluid; AIDS

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