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Cryptococcal meningitis presenting with acute hearing loss.

Aleem Azal Ali1, Naji Maaliki2, Monique Oye2

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Cryptococcal meningitis can cause reversible hearing loss. This case shows profound hearing loss as the first sign of cryptococcal meningitis in a young woman with AIDS.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Cryptococcal meningitis is an infection of the central nervous system.
  • Sensorineural hearing loss is a known complication.
  • Typical symptoms include fever, headache, and neck stiffness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of cryptococcal meningitis presenting initially with profound hearing loss.
  • To highlight an atypical presentation of this infection.

Main Methods:

  • Case report.

Main Results:

  • A young woman presented with acute, profound, bilateral sensorineural hearing loss.
  • This was the initial symptom of cryptococcal meningitis.
  • She was subsequently diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Conclusions:

  • Acute hearing loss can be the primary presenting symptom of cryptococcal meningitis.
  • This presentation is particularly relevant in patients with underlying immunocompromise, such as AIDS.