Candida pelliculosa meningitis as an opportunistic infection in HIV: the first reported case

L. Ratcliffe, J. Davies, J. Anson, S. Hales, Nicholas Beeching, M. B.J. Beadsworth

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Abstract

Summary: We describe the first reported case of Candida pelliculosa meningitis in HIV infection. This case highlights the risk of uncommon opportunistic infections in association with the immunocompromised and the importance of autopsy as a diagnostic tool in HIV infection. We discuss the epidemiology, diagnosis and management of C. pelliculosa, a non-albicans species which is rarely associated with disease, and review current literature.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)54-56
Number of pages3
JournalInternational Journal of STD and AIDS
Volume22
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • AIDS
  • Autopsy
  • Candida pelliculosa
  • HIV
  • Meningitis

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