Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Coccidioidal meningitis presenting as memory loss.

Charlene Hoffman Snyder

    Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
    |April 28, 2005
    PubMed
    Summary

    Coccidioidal meningitis can present with subtle cognitive changes, mimicking dementia. Early recognition and treatment are vital to prevent potentially fatal outcomes from this fungal infection, especially in endemic areas.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Behavioral Interventions to Prevent or Delay Dementia: Protocol for a Randomized Comparative Effectiveness Study.

    JMIR research protocols·2017
    Same author

    A pilot randomized trial of two cognitive rehabilitation interventions for mild cognitive impairment: caregiver outcomes.

    International journal of geriatric psychiatry·2017
    Same author

    A patient-centered analysis of enrollment and retention in a randomized behavioral trial of two cognitive rehabilitation interventions for Mild Cognitive Impairment.

    The journal of prevention of Alzheimer's disease·2016
    Same author

    Evidence-based practice for the busy nurse practitioner: part four: putting it all together.

    Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners·2013
    Same authorSame journal

    Evidence-based practice for the busy nurse practitioner: part three: critical appraisal process.

    Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners·2012
    Same author

    Evidence-based practice for the busy nurse practitioner: part two: searching for the best evidence to clinical inquiries.

    Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners·2012

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Mycology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Neurology

    Background:

    • Coccidioidal meningitis is a serious fungal infection endemic to the southwestern United States.
    • It can present with atypical symptoms, posing diagnostic challenges.

    Observation:

    • Disseminated coccidioidomycosis may manifest insidiously, unlike more acute meningitides.
    • Cognitive dysfunction can be mistaken for early dementia.

    Findings:

    • Atypical presentations of coccidioidal meningitis can delay diagnosis.
    • High tourist populations in endemic areas are at risk of infection.

    Implications:

    • Prompt recognition of subtle symptoms is critical for timely intervention.
    • Failure to diagnose this reemerging fungal infection can be fatal.
    • Nurse practitioners require education on recognizing diverse presentations of coccidioidal meningitis.

    Related Experiment Videos