IDCases (Jan 2021)

Candida albicans meningitis in AIDS patient: A case report and literature review

  • K. Bourbeau,
  • S. Gupta,
  • S. Wang

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 25
p. e01216

Abstract

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Candida albicans is found to be part of the normal flora in human skin, oral, and respiratory tract, and is known to be an opportunistic infection in immunocompromised populations; rarely is it a cause of meningitis. This case of a patient with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and Candida albicans meningitis illustrates the subtle symptoms and insidious onset of fungal meningitis. This case and review of literature identify the importance of early identification and therapy.

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