Abstract
We report successful treatment of a cryptococcal ventriculoatrial shunt infection with antifungal therapy without shunt removal.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use*
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts / adverse effects*
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Cryptococcus
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Female
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Humans
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Hydrocephalus / etiology
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Hydrocephalus / surgery*
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Meningitis / drug therapy*
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Meningitis / microbiology
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Obesity / complications
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Papilledema / complications*