Cryptococcal meningitis in a young Ethiopian woman with AIDS

The case of a 20 year old Ethiopian woman with cryptococcal meningitis and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is presented. Though cryptococcal infections have been reported from many countries throughout the world, this is the first case reported from Ethiopia in a patient with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment are discussed, with a review of recent literature.