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Fungal meningitis
Fungal meningitis: Introduction
Meningitis caused by a fungal infection. Meningitis is an inflammation of the lining around the brain and spinal cord. Fungal meningitis is relatively rare and results when airborne yeast cells are inhaled. The condition mostly occurs in people with a compromised immune system such as AIDS sufferers.
Symptoms of Fungal meningitis
See full list of 9 symptoms of Fungal meningitis
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Fungal meningitis: Complications
Review possible medical complications related to Fungal meningitis:
- Dehydration
- Brain damage
- Death
- Hearing loss
- Learning problems (see Learning disabilities)
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Medical Textbooks Online about Fungal meningitis
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Fungal meningitis: Undiagnosed Conditions
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Fungal meningitis: Research Doctors & Specialists
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- Neurosurgery (Brain Surgery)
- Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (Nerve/Muscle/Bone Specialists)
- Neuroradiology
- Vascular Neurology
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Fungal meningitis: Rare Types
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Causes of Fungal meningitis
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Treatments for Fungal meningitis
- Antifungals
- Pain medications
- Anti-nausea medications
- Fever medications
- Hospitalization
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See full list of 7 treatments for Fungal meningitis
Latest Treatments for Fungal meningitis
- Normal saline IV fluid
- Hydrocortisone
- Morphine
- Acetaminophen-codeine
- Amphotericin B
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See full list of 7 latest treatments for Fungal meningitis
Evidence Based Medicine Research for Fungal meningitis
Medical research articles related to Fungal meningitis include:
- Candidiasis (Follow-up)
- Pneumonia, Fungal (Treatment)
- Eumycetoma (Fungal Mycetoma) (Treatment)
- Viral Meningitis (Follow-up)
- Pediatrics, Meningitis and Encephalitis (Treatment)
- Antifungal Medications (not Eye Preps)
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Medications for Migraines
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Prognosis for Fungal meningitis
Prognosis for Fungal meningitis: Left untreated, this disease can be fatal. It can also cause the following damage such as hearing loss, learning problems, difficulty talking, seizures, or paralysis).
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Reseach about Fungal meningitis
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Clinical Trials for Fungal meningitis
The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.
Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Fungal meningitis include:
- A Randomized Double Blind Protocol Comparing Amphotericin B With Flucytosine to Amphotericin B Alone Followed by a Comparison of Fluconazole and Itraconazole in the Treatment of Acute Cryptococcal Meningitis - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Itraconazole,Flucytosine,Fluconazole,Amphotericin B
- SCH 39304 as Therapy for Acute Cryptococcal Meningitis in HIV-Infected Patients Followed by Maintenance Therapy - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - SCH 39304
- Multi-Center Comparison of Fluconazole (UK-49,858) and Amphotericin B as Treatment for Acute Cryptococcal Meningitis - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Flucytosine,Fluconazole,Amphotericin B
- Dexamethasone in Cryptococcal Meningitis - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Flucytosine,Fluconazole,Amphotericin B,Dexamethasone
- Comparison of Fluconazole and Amphotericin B in the Treatment of Brain Infections in Patients With AIDS - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Fluconazole,Amphotericin B
- more trials...»
See full list of 20 Clinical Trials for Fungal meningitis
Prevention of Fungal meningitis
Prevention information for Fungal meningitis has been compiled from various data sources and may be inaccurate or incomplete. None of these methods guarantee prevention of Fungal meningitis.
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