• Ann Trop Paediatr · Sep 2008

    Case Reports

    Cryptococcal meningitis in an immunocompetent adolescent.

    • A L T Ma, N C Fong, and C W Leung.
    • Department of Paediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, Princess Margaret Hospital, Hong Kong. maalison2000@gmail.com
    • Ann Trop Paediatr. 2008 Sep 1; 28 (3): 231-4.

    AbstractCryptococcus neoformans is a rare cause of meningitis especially in immunocompetent children. Cryptococcal meningitis in a healthy Chinese adolescent is reported. She responded well to treatment with intravenous amphotericin and oral flucytosine.

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