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Meningitis - cryptococcal   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Cryptococcal meningitis

Definition:

Meningitis - cryptococcal is an infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord caused by the yeast-type organism Cryptococcus neoformans.

Causes and Risks

Cryptococcus neoformans is the organism that causes cryptococcal meningitis. It is a yeast that is found in soil worldwide. Risk factors include AIDS, lymphoma, or diabetes. The incidence is 5 out of 1,000,000 people.

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