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Candida tropicalis meningitis: a case report
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|November 1, 1981
Summary
This case report details a Candida tropicalis meningitis infection in an adult, successfully treated with amphotericin B despite initial resistance to 5-fluorocytosine. It highlights a rare fungal meningitis case in the region.
Area of Science:
- Mycology
- Infectious Diseases
- Neurology
Background:
- Candida tropicalis meningitis is a rare but serious fungal infection.
- Mastoid exploration can be a risk factor for opportunistic infections.
Observation:
- A 54-year-old man developed Candida tropicalis meningitis post-mastoid surgery.
- Initial treatment involved intravenous amphotericin B and 5-fluorocytosine.
Findings:
- The patient showed initial response but developed resistance to 5-fluorocytosine.
- Amphotericin B monotherapy led to an uneventful recovery.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of susceptibility testing in invasive candidiasis.
- It underscores the potential for Candida tropicalis meningitis in immunocompetent adults following otologic procedures.
- Successful treatment with amphotericin B demonstrates its continued efficacy.