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What is meningitis?
Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the membranes that surround the brain. There are three meninges, including the following:

dura mater - the outside membrane that adheres to the inside of the skull. arachnoid - the middle membrane. pia mater - the innermost membrane, which adheres to the brain.
What causes meningitis?

There are two distinct types of meningitis, each with different causes: viral - caused by a virus Viral meningitis is more common than bacterial meningitis, although rarely life threatening. Viral meningitis can be caused by different viruses, and is spread between people by coughing or sneezing, or through poor hygiene. Other germs can be found in sewage polluted water. Viral meningitis cannot be helped by antibiotics. Recovery is normally complete, but headaches, fatigue, and depression may persist. Bacterial meningitis, although rare, may be fatal. Bacteria may be spread through the exchange of respiratory and throat secretions, such as coughing and kissing, but they cannot live outside the body for long. They cannot be picked up from water supplies, swimming pools, buildings, etc. Many species of bacteria can cause meningitis. Below are four types:
bacterial caused by a bacterium
neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus) Meningococcus is common in children two to 18 years of age, and 2,600 cases are reported annually in the U.S. It is spread by respiratory droplets and close contact. For unknown reasons, only a small fraction of carriers develop meningitis. Meningococcal meningitis occurs most often in the first year of life, but may also occur in closed populations, such as schools. streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) Pneumococcus is the most common and most serious form of bacterial meningitis, and accounts for 6,000 cases annually in the U.S. Those at high risk may include persons with weakened immune systems. Haemophilus influenzae b The development of the Haemophilus influenzae b vaccine has drastically decreased the number of cases in the U.S. Children who do not have access to the vaccine and those in day-care centers are at high risk of acquiring Haemophilus meningitis. Listeria monocytogenes Listeria monocytogenes has become a more frequent cause of meningitis in neonates, pregnant women, persons over the age of 60, and in persons of all ages who are immunocompromised.
How does the infection reach the brain?

The infection can reach the brain via several different routes, including through the bloodstream from another infected part of the body, through the bones of the skull from infected sinuses or inner ears, or from a head injury, such as a fractured skull or penetrating wound. In particular, this occurs when the body's resistance is compromised by certain factors such as following surgery or an extended hospitalization, a weakened immune system, or as a result of chronic kidney failure.
What are the symptoms of meningitis?

The following are the most common symptoms of meningitis. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:

fever headache nausea and vomiting stiff neck photophobia (low tolerance to bright light) confusion joint aches or pains drowsiness seizures fever high-pitched cry pale, blotchy skin color not wanting to eat vomiting fretful and fussy arching back difficult to wake Previous 1 2 Next
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1. May 3rd, 2007 01:54 PM #1 janie Guest
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I would like to know if anyone knows how long a person can have fungal meningitis in the boby? can the infection be in the boby 5 months? Please let me know anything on the time frame of this infection. Thanks
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the body hosts lots of fungi - the problem is when the fungi get out of control. See a GOOD Ears/Nose/Throat doc, and ask for a culture to confirm the diagnosis. They are very hard to confirm, by the way, even if you DO have a fungal infection. There are two drugs that I've taken that have each had pretty significant impacts on my fungi - sporonox and lamisil. (Lamasil?) You have to take them carefully - and they can cause liver damage so you will need a liver function test before you take the drug. But I thought I felt better after I took them and had reduced symptoms. Reply With Quote 3. December 21st, 2007 02:30 PM #3 Grace&Benny Junior Member Join Date Dec 2007 Location Brisbane, Australia Posts 4

My Dad was diagnosed with fungal meningitis almost 18 months ago. The surgeons have place a shunt to try to release pressure, but it keeps growing fungus inside and getting blocked. They cannot grow a culture from the fungus or any of the pieces of brain taken for testing. He is now in a serious condition in hospital. Has anyone had a similar experience -- advice on experts (anywhere in the world) for a second opinion, advise on drugs, etc. All we are told is 'no-one knows', which is why I'm trying to find out anything I can. Thank you. Reply With Quote
4. December 30th, 2007 06:17 PM #4 ralph Senior Member Join Date Jan 2007 Location OH Posts 271

Grace&Benny - I see you are in Australia. For a natural care approach, if interested, please access Dr. Angela Hywood. Not exactly where she is located, as I am not too familiar with your geography. One possible way may be to web search for MediHerb and have them give you her address. The founder of MediHerb, Kerry Bone, may also be able to give you some advice as it seems the drug approach is not working. I have had the good fortune to study at seminars given by the above natural health pros and have been impressed with both. Hope this may help. Reply With Quote 5. January 18th, 2008 04:10 PM #5 ginasmon Junior Member Join Date Oct 2007 Posts 4

Originally Posted by Grace&Benny My Dad was diagnosed with fungal meningitis almost 18 months ago. The surgeons have place a shunt to try to release pressure, but it keeps growing fungus inside and getting blocked. They cannot grow a culture from the fungus or any of the pieces of brain taken for testing. He is now in a serious condition in hospital. Has anyone had a similar experience -- advice on experts (anywhere in the world) for a second opinion, advise on drugs, etc. All we are told is 'no-one knows', which is why I'm trying to find out anything I can. Thank you. Im not sure if this will help my daughter passed away on august 27 witha fungal infection of the brain It is called blastomycosis. have them check for this Reply With Quote Quick Navigation Share your misdiagnosis story. Top + Reply to Thread Previous Thread | Next Thread
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"Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007) [ read ] PHOTOPHOBIA "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007) [ read ] Brudzinski's sign "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006) [ read ] Headache "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006) [ read ] Kernig's sign "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006) [ read ] Nuchal rigidity "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006) [ read ] Photophobia "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006) [ read ] Headache "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999) [ read ] Encephalitis "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005) [ read ] Headache "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005) [ read ] Meningitis "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005) [ read ] Meningococcal infections "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005) [ read ]
West Nile encephalitis "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005) [ read ] Brudzinski's sign "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006) [ read ] Headache "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006) [ read ] Nuchal rigidity "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006) [ read ] Photophobia "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006) [ read ] Headache "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000) [ read ] Headache "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007) [ read ] Encephalitis "Handbook of Diseases" (2003) [ read ] Headache "Handbook of Diseases" (2003) [ read ] West Nile encephalitis "Handbook of Diseases" (2003) [ read ] Kernig's sign "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007) [ read ] Brudzinski's sign
"Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007) [ read ] Headache "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007) [ read ] Kernig's sign "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007) [ read ] Nuchal rigidity "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007) [ read ] Photophobia "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007) [ read ] Headache "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006) [ read ] Brudzinski's sign "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007) [ read ] Headache "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007) [ read ] Kernig's sign "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007) [ read ] Nuchal rigidity "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007) [ read ] Photophobia "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007) [ read ] NUCHAL RIGIDITY "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007) [ read ]
PHOTOPHOBIA "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007) [ read ]
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Undiagnosed stroke leads to misdiagnosed aphasia: BBC News UK reported on a man who had been institutionalized and treated for mental illness because he suffered from sudden inability to speak. This was initially misdiagnosed as a "nervous...read more Dementia may be a drug interaction: A common scenario in aged care is for a patient to show mental decline to dementia. Whereas this can, of course, occur due to various medical...read more Mild traumatic brain injury often remains undiagnosed: Although the symptoms of severe brain injury are hard to miss, it is less clear for milder injuries, or even those causing a mild concussion diagnosis. The condition goes by the name of...read more MTBI misdiagnosed as balance problem: When a person has symptoms such as vertigo or dizziness, a diagnosis of brain injury may go overlooked. This is particularly true of mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), for...read more Brain pressure condition often misdiagnosed as dementia: A condition that results from an excessive pressure of CSF within the brain is often misdiagnosed. It may be...read more Post-concussive brain injury often misdiagnosed: A study found that soldiers who had suffered a concussive injury in battle often were misdiagnosed on their return. A variety of symptoms can occur in post-concussion syndrome...read more
Children with migraine often misdiagnosed: A migraine often fails to be correctly diagnosed in pediatric patients. These patients are not the typical migraine sufferers, but migraines can also occur in children. See misdiagnosis of...read more Vitamin B12 deficiency under-diagnosed: The condition of Vitamin B12 deficiency is a possible misdiagnosis of various conditions, such as multiple sclerosis (see symptoms of multiple sclerosis). See symptoms of Vitamin B12...read more Read more about Misdiagnosis and Fungal meningitis
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Prognosis for Fungal meningitis

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Clinical Trials for Fungal meningitis

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers. Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov 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 more trials...
See full list of 20 Clinical Trials for Fungal meningitis
Prevention of Fungal meningitis

Prevention information for Fungal meningitis has been compiled from various data sources and may be inaccurate or incomplete. None of these methods guarantee prevention of Fungal meningitis.

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Medical statistics for Fungal meningitis Prevalence and incidence statistics for Fungal meningitis Death and Mortality statistics for Fungal meningitis Society statistics for Fungal meningitis
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Contagious: Fungal meningitis Treatments for Fungal meningitis Doctors and Medical Specialists for Fungal meningitis Prevention of Fungal meningitis Cure Research for Fungal meningitis Statistics about Fungal meningitis Glossary for Fungal meningitis Clinical Trials for Fungal meningitis HEADACHE (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs) PHOTOPHOBIA (Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs) Headache (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms) Photophobia (In a Page: Signs and Symptoms) Headache (In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms) Nuchal Rigidity (In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms) HEADACHE (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care) NUCHAL RIGIDITY (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care) PHOTOPHOBIA (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care) Brudzinski's sign (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)) Headache (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)) Kernig's sign (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)) Nuchal rigidity (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)) Photophobia (Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)) Headache (A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis) Encephalitis (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)) Headache (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)) Meningitis (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)) Meningococcal infections (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)) West Nile encephalitis (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)) Brudzinski's sign (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)) Headache (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)) Nuchal rigidity (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)) Photophobia (Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)) Headache (The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter) Headache (Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis)
Encephalitis (Handbook of Diseases) Headache (Handbook of Diseases) West Nile encephalitis (Handbook of Diseases) Kernig's sign (Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series) Brudzinski's sign (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses) Headache (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses) Kernig's sign (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses) Nuchal rigidity (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses) Photophobia (Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses) Headache (The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics) Brudzinski's sign (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms) Headache (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms) Kernig's sign (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms) Nuchal rigidity (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms) Photophobia (Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms) NUCHAL RIGIDITY (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care) PHOTOPHOBIA (Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
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Fungal meningitis: Introduction

Meningitis caused by a fungal infection. Meningitis is an inflammation of the lining around the brain and spinal cord. Fungal meningitis is relatively rare and results when airborne yeast cells are inhaled. The condition mostly occurs in people with a compromised immune system such as AIDS sufferers. ...more
Symptoms of Fungal meningitis

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Fungal meningitis: Complications

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Causes of Fungal meningitis

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HEADACHE "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003) [ read ] PHOTOPHOBIA "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003) [ read ] Headache "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004) [ read ] Photophobia "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004) [ read ] Headache "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007) [ read ] Nuchal Rigidity "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007) [ read ] HEADACHE "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007) [ read ] NUCHAL RIGIDITY
"Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007) [ read ] PHOTOPHOBIA "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007) [ read ] Brudzinski's sign "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006) [ read ] Headache "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006) [ read ] Kernig's sign "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006) [ read ] Nuchal rigidity "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006) [ read ] Photophobia "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006) [ read ] Headache "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999) [ read ] Encephalitis "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005) [ read ] Headache "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005) [ read ] Meningitis "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005) [ read ] Meningococcal infections "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005) [ read ]
West Nile encephalitis "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005) [ read ] Brudzinski's sign "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006) [ read ] Headache "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006) [ read ] Nuchal rigidity "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006) [ read ] Photophobia "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006) [ read ] Headache "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000) [ read ] Headache "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007) [ read ] Encephalitis "Handbook of Diseases" (2003) [ read ] Headache "Handbook of Diseases" (2003) [ read ] West Nile encephalitis "Handbook of Diseases" (2003) [ read ] Kernig's sign "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007) [ read ] Brudzinski's sign
"Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007) [ read ] Headache "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007) [ read ] Kernig's sign "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007) [ read ] Nuchal rigidity "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007) [ read ] Photophobia "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007) [ read ] Headache "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006) [ read ] Brudzinski's sign "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007) [ read ] Headache "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007) [ read ] Kernig's sign "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007) [ read ] Nuchal rigidity "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007) [ read ] Photophobia "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007) [ read ] NUCHAL RIGIDITY "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007) [ read ]
PHOTOPHOBIA "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007) [ read ]
Fungal meningitis: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Undiagnosed stroke leads to misdiagnosed aphasia: BBC News UK reported on a man who had been institutionalized and treated for mental illness because he suffered from sudden inability to speak. This was initially misdiagnosed as a "nervous...read more Dementia may be a drug interaction: A common scenario in aged care is for a patient to show mental decline to dementia. Whereas this can, of course, occur due to various medical...read more Mild traumatic brain injury often remains undiagnosed: Although the symptoms of severe brain injury are hard to miss, it is less clear for milder injuries, or even those causing a mild concussion diagnosis. The condition goes by the name of...read more MTBI misdiagnosed as balance problem: When a person has symptoms such as vertigo or dizziness, a diagnosis of brain injury may go overlooked. This is particularly true of mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), for...read more Brain pressure condition often misdiagnosed as dementia: A condition that results from an excessive pressure of CSF within the brain is often misdiagnosed. It may be...read more Post-concussive brain injury often misdiagnosed: A study found that soldiers who had suffered a concussive injury in battle often were misdiagnosed on their return. A variety of symptoms can occur in post-concussion syndrome...read more
Children with migraine often misdiagnosed: A migraine often fails to be correctly diagnosed in pediatric patients. These patients are not the typical migraine sufferers, but migraines can also occur in children. See misdiagnosis of...read more Vitamin B12 deficiency under-diagnosed: The condition of Vitamin B12 deficiency is a possible misdiagnosis of various conditions, such as multiple sclerosis (see symptoms of multiple sclerosis). See symptoms of Vitamin B12...read more Read more about Misdiagnosis and Fungal meningitis
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Fungal meningitis: Rare Types

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Adult ADHD -- Rare Types ADHD -- Rare Types Alzheimer Disease -- Rare Types Migraine -- Rare Types Concentration Disorders -- Rare Types Stroke -- Rare Types Bipolar Disorder -- Rare Types Schizophrenia -- Rare Types Epilepsy -- Rare Types
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Latest Treatments for Fungal meningitis
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Fungal meningitis

Medical research articles related to Fungal meningitis include:

Candidiasis (Treatment) Tinea Versicolor (Treatment) Meningitis (Follow-up) Hypercalciuria (Treatment) Endophthalmitis, Fungal (Overview) Meningitis (Diagnosis) Pneumonia, Fungal (Treatment) more research...
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Fungal meningitis: Animations
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Normal vs. Alzheimer's Brains
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Prognosis for Fungal meningitis

Prognosis for Fungal meningitis: Left untreated, this disease can be fatal. It can also cause the following damage such as hearing loss, learning problems, difficulty talking, seizures, or paralysis). More about prognosis of Fungal meningitis
Research about Fungal meningitis

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Clinical Trials for Fungal meningitis

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers. Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov 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 more trials...
See full list of 20 Clinical Trials for Fungal meningitis
Prevention of Fungal meningitis

Prevention information for Fungal meningitis has been compiled from various data sources and may be inaccurate or incomplete. None of these methods guarantee prevention of Fungal meningitis.

See prevention of meningitis more preventions...
Read more about prevention of Fungal meningitis
Statistics for Fungal meningitis

Medical statistics for Fungal meningitis Prevalence and incidence statistics for Fungal meningitis Death and Mortality statistics for Fungal meningitis Society statistics for Fungal meningitis
Fungal meningitis: Broader Related Topics

Meningitis Brain infection Fungal diseases Conditions involving a pathogen Brain conditions Head conditions more types...
Types of Fungal meningitis
Fungal meningitis Message Boards

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I can not get a diagnosis. Please help. Tell us your medical story. Share your misdiagnosis story. What is the best treatment for this? See all the forums. Fungal meningitis What is Fungal meningitis? Online Medical Textbooks for Fungal meningitis Prevalence and Incidence of Fungal meningitis Videos related to Fungal meningitis Prognosis of Fungal meningitis Types of Fungal meningitis Causes of Fungal meningitis Risk Factors for Fungal meningitis Symptoms of Fungal meningitis Diagnostic Tests for Fungal meningitis Home Testing and Fungal meningitis Diagnosis of Fungal meningitis Signs of Fungal meningitis Complications of Fungal meningitis Misdiagnosis of Fungal meningitis Undiagnosed Fungal meningitis Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of Fungal meningitis Inheritance and Genetics of Fungal meningitis
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Understanding Meningitis -- the Basics

What Is Meningitis?
Meningitis is inflammation of the delicate membranes -- called meninges (men-in'-jeez) -- that cover the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis is usually caused by infection from viruses or bacteria.
Bacterial meningitis can be serious and deadly. Viral meningitis tends to be less severe, and most people recover completely. Fungal meningitis is a rare form and generally occurs in people with weakened immune systems. Meningitis can also be due to non-infectious causes, such as cancer or medications.
What Causes Meningitis?

Meningitis is almost always caused by a bacterial or viral infection that began elsewhere in the body, such as in the ears, sinuses, or upper respiratory tract. Less common causes of meningitis include fungal infection, autoimmune disorders, and medications. Bacterial Meningitis Bacterial meningitis is an extremely serious illness that requires immediate medical care. If not treated quickly, it can lead to death within hours -- or lead to permanent damage to the brain and other parts of the body. Bacterial meningitis is caused by any one of several bacteria. Neisseria meningitidis or "meningococcus" is common in children and young adults, and Streptococcuspneumoniae or "pneumococcus" is another common cause in children and adults. Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) was a common cause of meningitis in infants and young children until the Hib vaccine was introduced for infants. Neisseria meningitidis and Streptococcus pneumoniae account for about most of the bacterial meningitis cases in the U.S. Vaccines are available for both Neisseria meningitidis and Streptococcus pneumoniae. The bacteria can spread from person to person through coughing and sneezing. If you are around someone who has bacterial meningitis, contact your doctor to ask what steps you need to take so you don't become infected. In many instances, bacterial meningitis develops when bacteria get into the bloodstream from the sinuses, ears, or other part of the upper respiratory tract. The bacteria then travel through the bloodstream to the brain. Viral Meningitis
Viral meningitis is more common than the bacterial form and generally -- but not always -- less serious. It can be triggered by a number of viruses, including several that can cause diarrhea. People with viral meningitis are much less likely to have permanent brain damage after the infection resolves. Most will recover completely. Fungal Meningitis Fungal meningitis is much less common than the other two infectious forms. Fungus-related meningitis is rare in healthy people. However, someone who has an impaired immune system is more likely to become infected with this form of meningitis. Further Reading:
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