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

Cryptococcal meningitis occurring in HIV infected individuals.

M Horgan1, S Boothman, C T Keane

  • 1Department of Microbiology, St. James's Hospital, Dublin.

Irish Medical Journal
|December 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Diagnosing cryptococcal meningitis in HIV patients requires high suspicion. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) testing for cryptococcus is essential for all HIV-positive individuals, regardless of other test results.

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

CD8 encephalitis with CSF EBV viraemia and HIV drug resistance, a case series.

Brain, behavior, & immunity - health·2021
Same author

Abacavir usage patterns and hypersensitivity reactions in the EuroSIDA cohort.

HIV medicine·2017
Same author

Promoting high standards of care for women living with HIV: position statement from the Women Against Viruses in Europe Working Group.

HIV medicine·2017
Same author

The herbivores' dilemma: trade-offs between nutrition and parasitism in foraging decisions.

Oecologia·2017
Same author

Venous catheter associated candida albicans septicaemia.

Irish journal of medical science·2016
Same author

Patients Accessing Ambulatory Care for HIV-infection: Epidemiology and Prevalence Assessment.

Irish medical journal·2015

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neurology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Cryptococcal meningitis is a serious opportunistic infection.
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection compromises the immune system, increasing susceptibility.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for patient outcomes.

Observation:

  • This report details three cases of cryptococcal meningitis in patients with HIV.
  • Clinical presentation varied, highlighting the need for a high index of suspicion.
  • Diagnostic challenges were noted in initial assessments.

Findings:

  • Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis is key for diagnosis.
  • India ink preparation and fungal culture of CSF are mandatory for cryptococcus detection.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Testing is recommended for all HIV-seropositive patients, irrespective of CSF cell count or biochemistry.

    • Implications:

    • Prompt diagnosis of cryptococcal meningitis in HIV patients can improve prognosis.
    • Standardized diagnostic protocols, including mandatory CSF testing, are vital.
    • This underscores the importance of vigilant screening for opportunistic infections in immunocompromised individuals.