Trending serial CSF samples to guide treatment of refractory coccidioidal meningitis with intrathecal liposomal amphotericin
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2019.03.019
Abstract: Intrathecal amphotericin B deoxycholate (AmB-d) can be prescribed as an adjunct to systemic therapy for severe or recalcitrant cases coccidioidal meningitis. Recently intravenous (IV) Liposomal amphotericin B (L-AmB) has been recommended as monotherapy therapy for… read more here.
Keywords: meningitis; treatment; csf; refractory coccidioidal ... See more keywords
Coccidioidal meningitis in non-AIDS patients. A case series at a Mexican neurological referral center
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2020.106011
Abstract: BACKGROUND Coccidioidal meningitis is a life-threatening condition and a diagnostic challenge in cases of chronic meningitis. It is associated to severe complications, like basal arachnoiditis, hydrocephalus, and secondary vasculitis. OBJECTIVE To present a 20-year retrospective… read more here.
Keywords: meningitis; mexican neurological; referral center; neurological referral ... See more keywords
Coccidioidal meningitis and neurosyphilis co-infection in a non-HIV patient
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mmcr.2021.08.002
Abstract: Coccidioides sp. and Treponema pallidum can both cause infections of the central nervous system if untreated. We describe a case of an immunocompetent patient living in an endemic region for Coccidioides who presented with headaches… read more here.
Keywords: neurosyphilis infection; patient; meningitis neurosyphilis; coccidioidal meningitis ... See more keywords
Adjunctive Corticosteroid Therapy in the Treatment of Coccidioidal Meningitis
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DOI: 10.1093/cid/cix318
Abstract: Coccidioidal meningitis (CM) has high morbidity, and adjunctive measures to improve outcomes are needed. Using an established multicenter retrospective cohort study of CM (N = 221), we found that patients receiving adjunctive corticosteroids had a… read more here.
Keywords: adjunctive corticosteroid; coccidioidal; therapy treatment; corticosteroid therapy ... See more keywords
Crescendo Transient Ischemic Attacks Due to Basilar Coccidioidal Meningitis With Coccidioma
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DOI: 10.1177/2324709618813178
Abstract: Coccidioidal meningitis typically presents with symptoms that may include headache, altered mental status including personality changes, fever, nausea, vomiting, gait abnormalities, and focal neurological deficits. This is a case of coccidioidal meningitis that initially presented… read more here.
Keywords: meningitis; crescendo; ischemic attacks; transient ischemic ... See more keywords
A Case of Coccidioidal Meningitis With Biofilm Obstructing VP Shunt Due to Cutibacterium acnes
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DOI: 10.1177/23247096231159810
Abstract: Herein described is a case of biofilm obstructing ventriculoperitoneal shunt due to Cutibacteirum acnes infection in a patient with coccidioidal meningitis. Cutibacterium acnes infects and obstructs cerebral shunts by the production of biofilm; however, diagnosis… read more here.
Keywords: biofilm obstructing; cutibacterium acnes; biofilm; shunt due ... See more keywords
Fluconazole Failure in the Treatment of Coccidioidal Meningitis
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DOI: 10.3390/jof8111157
Abstract: Introduction: Coccidioidal meningitis (CM) is the most lethal form of disseminated coccidioidomycosis. Current guidelines recommend fluconazole as initial therapy but there has been a paucity of data regarding failure of fluconazole and optimal fluconazole dosage… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; coccidioidal meningitis; fluconazole failure; failure ... See more keywords