Cryptococcal meningitis in a previously healthy child

Malawi Med J. 2017 Dec;29(4):330-331. doi: 10.4314/mmj.v29i4.10.

Abstract

An 8-year-old previously healthy female presented with a 3 weeks history of headache, neck stiffness, deafness, fever and vomiting and was diagnosed with cryptococcal meningitis. She had documented hearing loss and was referred to tertiary-level care after treatment with fluconazole did not improve her neurological signs and symptoms. Her symptoms slowly resolved over two months. This case report illustrates the occurrence of cryptococcal meningitis in a non-immunocompromised patient, as well as the challenges of providing effective care in resource-limited settings.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Child
  • Female
  • Fluconazole / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Meningitis, Cryptococcal / diagnosis
  • Meningitis, Cryptococcal / drug therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Fluconazole