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Bookmark or Share- Fungal Meningitis | CDCSigns and symptoms of fungal meningitis include the following: Fever; Headache; Stiff neck; Nausea and vomiting; Photophobia (eyes being more sensitive to light) Altered mental status (confusion) Diagnosis. If a doctor suspects meningitis, he or she may collect samples of blood or cerebrospinal fluid (fluid surrounding the spinal cord).
- Meningitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicFungal meningitis isn't spread from person to person. Cryptococcal meningitis is a common fungal form of the disease. It affects people with weakened immune systems, such as from AIDS. It can cause death if not treated with an antifungal medicine. Even with treatment, fungal meningitis may come back. Parasitic meningitis
- Meningitis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicIf the cause of your meningitis is unknown, you may start antiviral and antibiotic treatment while the cause is determined. Treatment for chronic meningitis is based on the underlying cause. Antifungal medicines treat fungal meningitis. A combination of specific antibiotics can treat tuberculous meningitis.
- Fungal meningitis: Causes, symptoms, treatment, and moreSymptoms. Causes. Diagnosis. Treatment. Outlook. Summary. Fungal meningitis is a rare type of meningitis. It happens when a fungal infection elsewhere in the body spreads to the brain and...
- Fungal Meningitis | Meningitis Research FoundationFungal meningitis may be caused by several types of fungus, for example: Candida albicans. This is the fungus which causes thrush. In very rare cases it can cause a dangerous form of meningitis, especially in premature babies with very low birth weight. Cryptococcus neoformans. This fungus causes most cases of fungal meningitis.
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