Cryptococcal meningitis
Antifungal medications are used to treat this form of meningitis.
An oral medication, fluconazole, in high doses may also be effective against this infection, and may be used later in the course of treatment.
People with AIDS who recover from...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Pneumococcal meningitis Prevention Early treatment of pneumonia and ear infections caused by pneumococcus may decrease the risk of... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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