Cryptococcus neoformans causing meningitis in AIDS patients

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.

Keywords

• Cryptococcus neoformans
• Meningitis
• Cerebrospinal fluid
• AIDS