Cryptococcus neoformans causing meningitis in AIDS patients
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 35(5): 537-539, Sept.-Oct. 2002.
Article
in English
| LILACS
| ID: lil-328010
Responsible library:
BR1.1
ABSTRACT
Cryptococcus neoformans causes meningitis in AIDS patients. In the Säo 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 percent) were positive
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Collection:
International databases
Health context:
Neglected Diseases
Health problem:
Neglected Diseases
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Zoonoses
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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Meningitis, Cryptococcal
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AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections
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Cryptococcus neoformans
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2002
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Secretaria de Saúde do Ceará/BR
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Universidade Federal do Ceará/BR