Published May 30, 2024 | Version v1
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Neuromeningeal cryptococcosis (CNM) in an immunocompromised child

  • 1. Microbiology Laboratory Ibn Tofail Hospital, MOHAMMED VI University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy. Marrakech, Morocco.
  • 2. Pediatric Department, Arrazi Hospital, MOHAMMED VI University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy. Marrakech, Morocco.
  • 3. Mycology parasitology department, Avicenne Marrakech military hospital, Faculty of medicine and pharmacy. Marrakech, Morocco.

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Background: Cryptococcal meningitis is one of the most common opportunistic infections in immunocompromised patients. Mostly it manifests as subacute/chronic meningitis, although pathological findings suggest extensive tissue invasion of the brain parenchyma and meninges. This disease has a very high mortality rate, even with the administration of an antifungal combination.

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