Itraconazole in the treatment of cryptococcal meningitis.
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in English
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| ID: sea-40027
ABSTRACT
The results of an open study of the efficacy of oral itraconazole therapy in 8 patients with cryptococcal meningitis are reported. Therapy is monitored by clinical response with culture, indian ink stain and cryptococcal antigen testing of CSF. Four (50%) of eight patients were cured, two (25%) had partial response, and two (25%) failed. One patient had a relapse but responded to retreatment. No toxicity was observed. Itraconazole is, therefore, suggested as a new treatment for cryptococcal meningitis.
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Main subject:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Cerebrospinal Fluid
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Adolescent
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Meningitis, Cryptococcal
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Itraconazole
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Adult
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Ketoconazole
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Antifungal Agents
Language:
English
Year:
1992
Type:
Article
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