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Prevention of Fungal meningitis:

Methods of prevention of Fungal meningitis mentioned in various sources includes those listed below. This prevention information is gathered from various sources, and may be inaccurate or incomplete. None of these methods guarantee prevention of Fungal meningitis.

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Clinical Trials for Fungal meningitis

Some of the clinical trials 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
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Latest Treatments for Fungal meningitis

Some of the more recent treatments for Fungal meningitis include:

Normal saline IV fluid
Hydrocortisone
Morphine
Acetaminophen-codeine
Amphotericin B
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Treatments for Fungal meningitis

Treatments to consider for Fungal meningitis may include:

Antifungals
Pain medications
Anti-nausea medications
Fever medications
Hospitalization
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Intravenous therapy with amphotericin B is the most common treatment. It is often combined with an oral medication, 5-flucytosine. An oral medication, fluconazole, in high doses may also be effective against this infection
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Prevention Claims: Fungal meningitis

Information on prevention of Fungal meningitis comes from many sources. There are some sources that claim preventive benefits for many different diseases for various products. We may present such information in the hope that it may be useful, however, in some cases claims of Fungal meningitis prevention may be dubious, invalid, or not recognized in mainstream medicine. Please discuss any treatment, discontinuation of treatment, or change of treatment plans with your doctor or professional medical specialist.

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