Frontiers in Immunology (Apr 2024)

Case report: Experience and insights on the treatment of two cases of cryptococcal meningitis during the later stages of the COVID-19 pandemic

  • Yuli Zhou,
  • Bingfeng Qiu,
  • Jun Jiang,
  • Tianwen Chen,
  • Liqian Wang,
  • Yunxing Yang,
  • Senlin Ruan,
  • Yanlei Chen,
  • Huanli Fang,
  • Juan Jin,
  • Nan Yang

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1361277
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 15

Abstract

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In the late stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s an increasing trend in opportunistic infections, including bacterial and fungal infections. This study discusses the treatment process of two cases of cryptococcal meningitis during the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights the importance of laboratory testing for these co-infections and stresses the need for vigilance, early diagnosis, and proactive treatment to improve patient outcomes in the post-pandemic era.

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