Compressive optic neuropathy in fungal hypertrophic cranial pachymeningitis

Ismail, A R; Clifford, Luke; Meacock, W R

doi:10.1038/sj.eye.6702649

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“…3e6,9e76 3,6,10,12,13,15,22,23,25e27,29,32,33,39,44,45,47,52,54,56,58,63,76,78,79 PR as opposed to immunocompromised individuals (39%). 5,9,28,29,34,36,40,42,46,48,55,59,74 This difference might be explained by a more aggressive and acute course of the disease observed in immunosuppressed hosts. A culture-based diagnosis of Aspergillus meningitis is hampered by the lack of sensitivity as shown by the 31% of positive results observed in our review of published cases.…”

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confidence: 99%

Aspergillus meningitis: A rare clinical manifestation of central nervous system aspergillosis. Case report and review of 92 cases

Antinori

Corbellino

Meroni

et al. 2013

Journal of Infection

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Aspergillus meningitis: A rare clinical manifestation of central nervous system aspergillosis. Case report and review of 92 cases

Antinori

Corbellino

Meroni

et al. 2013

Journal of Infection

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“…Potential infectious causes include tuberculosis, syphilis, fungal infections, and sometimes bacterial infections. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7] Interestingly, there have been rare case reports identifying Staphylococcus spp. and Pseudomonas spp.…”

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Central Nervous System Infections in the Intensive Care Unit

Greenberg

2008

Semin Neurol

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Infections of the central nervous system are a frequent cause for admission to the intensive care unit (ICU). These infections can be the reason for presentation to a hospital or a complication of an injury or surgical procedure. Diagnosing these infections can be very challenging, given the relative paucity of tests with high sensitivity and specificity. Regardless, identifying and treating the underlying cause remains the primary objective in each of these cases, but management of complications is the most common reason for ICU admission. Frequent complications include increased intracranial pressure, stroke, coma, and status epilepticus. Although the underlying infection often causes harm, the immune response to the agent and ensuing complications are often responsible for greater damage to the host. Even if the underlying infectious agent does not have a specific therapy, identifying it is important for limiting unnecessary testing. When certain infections are suspected, such as bacterial meningitis or viral encephalitis, empiric therapy should be initiated immediately. Outcomes for these conditions are linked to how quickly appropriate therapies are initiated.

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“…Murai et al 4 reported a possible case of fungal pachymeningitis, which was not confirmed by dural biopsy. Ismail et al 5 reported a case in which a positive fungal culture was obtained from the frontal sinus, but they did not state clearly whether or not the fungal infection involved the meninges.…”

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confidence: 99%