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  2. Fungal meningitis - Wikipedia

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    Cryptococcus (Cryptococcal meningitis) - it is thought to be acquired through inhalation of soil contaminated with bird droppings. C. neoformans is the most common pathogen to cause fungal meningitis. Aspergillus - Aspergillus infections account for 5% of fungal infections involving the central nervous system.

  3. Meningitis - Wikipedia

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    Fungal meningitis, such as cryptococcal meningitis, is treated with long courses of high dose antifungals, such as amphotericin B and flucytosine. [55] [82] Raised intracranial pressure is common in fungal meningitis, and frequent (ideally daily) lumbar punctures to relieve the pressure are recommended, [55] or alternatively a lumbar drain. [53]

  4. List of infections of the central nervous system - Wikipedia

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    They include mostly viral infections, less commonly bacterial infections, fungal infections, prion diseases and protozoan infections. Neonatal meningitis is a particular classification by age. By anatomical site

  5. Category:Meningitis - Wikipedia

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    Download QR code; Print/export Download as PDF; Printable version; In other projects Wikimedia Commons; Wikidata item; ... Fungal meningitis; H. Haemophilus meningitis;

  6. Cryptococcus neoformans - Wikipedia

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    It was recommended in 2000 that cryptococcal meningitis be treated for two weeks with intravenous amphotericin B 0.7–1.0 mg/kg per day and oral flucytosine 100 mg/kg per day (or intravenous flucytosine 75 mg/kg per day [citation needed] day if the patient is unable to swallow), followed by oral fluconazole 400–800 mg daily for ten weeks [3 ...

  7. Setosphaeria rostrata - Wikipedia

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    At the time of the 2012 outbreak of meningitis in the U.S, very little was known about E. rostratum including methods for diagnosing and treating infected individuals. [18] Only 30% of 372 patient specimens sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed PCR evidence of the fungal infection.

  8. Aspergillus - Wikipedia

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    Fungal infections from Aspergillus spores remain one theory of sickness and untimely death of some early Egyptologists and tomb explorers. Ancient spores which grew on the remains of food offerings and mummies sealed in tombs and chambers may have been blown around and inhaled by the excavators, ultimately linked to the notion of the curse of ...

  9. Fungal infection - Wikipedia

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    [1] [7] Systemic fungal infections are more serious and include cryptococcosis, histoplasmosis, pneumocystis pneumonia, aspergillosis and mucormycosis. [3] Signs and symptoms range widely. [3] There is usually a rash with superficial infection. [2] Fungal infection within the skin or under the skin may present with a lump and skin changes. [3]