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Management of human immunodeficiency virus-associated cryptococcal meningitis: Current status and future directions

Xueyun Wu1, Yinzhong Shen1

  • 1Department of Infection and Immunity, Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.

Mycoses
|August 1, 2019
PubMed

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Cryptococcal meningitis (CM) remains a deadly opportunistic infection for people with HIV/AIDS, with high mortality rates. Improved screening, monitoring, and novel therapies are crucial for better management of this serious condition.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Immunology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Cryptococcal meningitis (CM) is a leading opportunistic infection in individuals with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
  • Despite advances, CM continues to have a high mortality rate, up to 30%, even in developed countries.
  • Current treatment strategies involve managing Cryptococcus, HIV, and intracranial pressure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and compare international guidelines and clinical research on managing HIV-associated CM.
  • To identify similarities, differences, and future potential in CM treatment strategies.
  • To highlight the need for improved understanding and therapeutic approaches for HIV-associated CM.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of international CM management guidelines.
  • Review of recent clinical research findings on HIV-associated CM.
  • Synthesis of current knowledge on CM pathogenesis and treatment.

Main Results:

  • Treatment of HIV-associated CM focuses on optimizing induction regimens and antiretroviral therapy timing.
  • Significant challenges persist due to incomplete understanding of CM pathogenesis.
  • Current treatment practices are considered suboptimal, necessitating further research and development.

Conclusions:

  • There is a critical need to strengthen screening and monitoring for CM in HIV/AIDS patients.
  • Development of novel, country-specific therapies is essential for improving outcomes.
  • Further research into the pathogenesis of HIV-associated CM is required to advance treatment options.
Keywords:
AIDS-related opportunistic infectionsHIVacquired immunodeficiency syndromecentral nervous system diseasescryptococcal meningitisopportunistic infectionsreviewtherapeutics

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