Fatal Cryptococcal Meningitis in a Patient With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) are susceptible to infections, especially opportunistic infections. We have described a patient with CLL who had cryptococcal meningitis. Despite lack of previous immunosuppressive treatment history, the patient experienced serious and fatal fungal in...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2012-06-01
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| Series: | Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mjhid.org/index.php/mjhid/article/view/394 |
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| Summary: | Patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) are susceptible to infections, especially opportunistic infections. We have described a patient with CLL who had cryptococcal meningitis. Despite lack of previous immunosuppressive treatment history, the patient experienced serious and fatal fungal infection. Physicians should be alert for a diagnosis of cryptococcal meningitis in patient with CLL who developed fever and headache. |
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| ISSN: | 2035-3006 |