Abstract
The diagnosis of cryptococcal infection was established in 3 patients with AIDS. Infection was meningo-encephalic in all and presented a violent outset. The chemical characteristics of the CSF were normal. Detection of cryptococcal antigen, presence of encapsulated yeast forms revealed by india-ink staining and positive cultures allowed a definitive diagnosis. Response to therapy with amphotericin B alone or in combination with 5-fluorocytosine was poor. A maintenance therapy with fluconazole is recommended.
| Translated title of the contribution | Cryptococcosis in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
|---|---|
| Original language | Spanish |
| Pages (from-to) | 296-299 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Revista médica de Chile |
| Volume | 118 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - Mar 1990 |
| Externally published | Yes |
