Cryptococcal meningitis among perinatally HIV-infected adolescents: Case series on presentation and management challenges

Clin Case Rep. 2023 Feb 24;11(2):e6995. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.6995. eCollection 2023 Feb.

Abstract

Diagnosis and management of cryptococcal meningitis in HIV-infected adolescents is challenging in poor resource settings. A high index of suspicion based on clinical presentation is critical for early identification and treatment. This report sought to describe the clinical presentation and outcomes of HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis in adolescents.

Keywords: Cryptococcal meningitis; HIV; adolescents; antiretroviral therapy; opportunistic infections.

Publication types

  • Case Reports