[Meningo-encephalitis due to Candida albicans (author's transl)]

Meningo-encephalitis due to Candida albicans is frequently iatrogenic in origin and the factors leading to its appearance should be known (immunity disorders and more particularly indiscriminate prescribing of antibiotics). Diagnosis is usually difficult and direct examination of the CSF and culture on special media are necessary in order to demonstrate the presence o yeasts. Recovery is possible with present-day therapy (two out of the three cases reported).