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Fungal meningitis surgery
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Managment of fungal meningitis is mostly by antifungal therapy. There are no surgical intervention needed however serial lumbar puncture may be needed in cases of increased intracranial pressure.[1].
Surgery
Surgery
Managment of fungal meningitis is mostly by antifungal therapy. There are no surgical intervention needed however serial lumbar puncture may be needed in cases of increased intracranial pressure.[1].
The video below gives a detailed approach on performing a lumbar puncture.
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References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Bicanic T, Harrison TS (2004). “Cryptococcal meningitis”. Br Med Bull. 72: 99–118. doi:10.1093/bmb/ldh043. PMID 15838017.
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