Cryptococcal Meningitis

Cryptococcal Meningitis


Definition

Cryptococcal meningitis is a fungal infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord (meninges).

See also:

* Aseptic meningitis
* Meningitis - gram-negative
* Meningitis -
* Meningitis - meningococcal
* Meningitis - pneumococcal
* Meningitis - staphylococcal
* Meningitis - tuberculous

Symptoms

* Fever
* Hallucinations
* Headache
* Mental status change
* Nausea and vomiting
* Sensitivity to light (photophobia)
* Stiff neck

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