The diagnostic role of elevated serum cryptococcal antigen titers in patients with suspected cryptococcal meningitis when lumbar puncture is contraindicated: A case report

Cryptococcal meningitis is one of the major causes of death in sub-Saharan Africa among individuals with advanced HIV, and it is typically diagnosed through lumbar puncture (LP). However, LP may be contraindicated in some cases, causing a clinical dilemma and potential delay in treatment. We present...

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Main Authors: Asmus Tukundane, Richard Kwizera, Lillian Tugume, Jayne Ellis, David R. Boulware, David B. Meya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-06-01
Series:Medical Mycology Case Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211753925000090
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