Cryptococcus neoformans causes meningitis in AIDS patients. In the São José Hospital, reference center for patients with AIDS in Fortaleza -Ceará State -Brazil, 54 samples of the cerebrospinal fluid were analyzed from January 1 st through December 31 st 2000. Direct examination with India ink and culture in Sabouraud's agar at 37°C were done. Of the specimens studied 5(9.25%) were positive.
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