Clinical efficacy of itraconazole with initial flucytosine in AIDS-related cryptococcal meningitis: a preliminary study.
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in English
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| ID: sea-39807
ABSTRACT
This open, prospective study systematically examined the clinical efficacy of itraconazole and initial flucytosine in AIDS-associated cryptococcal meningitis. Clinical as well as mycological responses were evaluated in 10 patients. Satisfactory outcome was achieved in 8 patients (cure in 4 and improvement in 4). In all, 5 patients died, three as a result of cryptococcal meningitis. The remaining 5 patients have been followed for 5-12 months. The treatment proved to be well-tolerated and safe.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Prospective Studies
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Follow-Up Studies
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Treatment Outcome
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Meningitis, Cryptococcal
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AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections
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Itraconazole
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Adult
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Language:
English
Year:
1996
Type:
Article
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