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Coccidioidal meningitis.

Paul L Williams1

  • 1The Permanente Medical Group, 2651 Highland Avenue, Selma, CA 93662, USA. traildoc11@yahoo.com

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
|March 17, 2007
PubMed
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Coccidioidal meningitis treatment has shifted to azole antifungals, offering easier administration and comparable efficacy to older methods. Intrathecal amphotericin B is now a secondary option for refractory cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Mycology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Coccidioidal meningitis is a chronic fungal infection affecting 200-300 individuals annually in the US.
  • Several thousand patients may require long-term treatment due to the chronic nature of the disease.
  • Epidemiology, background, and diagnostic considerations are crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the epidemiology, diagnosis, and current therapeutic approaches for coccidioidal meningitis.
  • To highlight the shift in treatment paradigms from intrathecal amphotericin B to azole antifungals.
  • To discuss the management of critical complications like hydrocephalus and vasculitis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of epidemiological data and clinical literature.

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  • Analysis of current treatment guidelines and therapeutic strategies.
  • Discussion of diagnostic criteria and management protocols for complications.

    • Main Results:

    • Azole therapy (itraconazole, fluconazole) is now the standard for induction and maintenance, replacing intrathecal amphotericin B.
    • Azoles offer easier administration and equivalent efficacy in controlling infection, though potentially at the expense of a cure.
    • Intrathecal amphotericin B may be used as an adjunctive therapy in azole-refractory cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Azole antifungals represent a significant advancement in coccidioidal meningitis management.
    • Effective diagnosis and management of complications such as hydrocephalus and vasculitis are vital for patient outcomes.
    • Further comparative studies on azole efficacy may be warranted.