Amaurose bilateral por menigoencefalite criptocócica: relato de caso

Aragão, Ricardo Evangelista Marrocos de; Muccioli, Cristina; Barrreira, Ieda Maria Alexandre; Ribeiro, Daniel Canamary Silveira; Timóteo, Cristiane Nobrega Gularte

doi:10.1590/s0004-27492008000100021

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“…In a study by Meneses et al (2002), 5 cases of Cryptococcus neoformans were detected in HIV patients. Aragão et al (2008), described a case of bilateral amaurosis due to cryptococcal meningitis in a patient from Ceará. Daher et al (2015), reported a fatal case of cryptococcosis in a 23-year-old man with HIV and diabetes mellitus.…”

Section: Cearámentioning

confidence: 99%

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Epidemiological approach to Cryptococcus meningitis and related species in northeast Brazil: a scoping review

Da Silva,

Costa,

Da Costa Neto

et al. 2024

Cad. Pedagógico

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Introduction: Cryptococcosis is a fungal infection associated with yeast of the Cryptococcus genus. It is an opportunistic infection, more prevalent in individuals with AIDS, primarily manifesting as meningitis. Although there are numerous cases of cryptococcosis in northeastern Brazil, little is reported in the literature regarding meningitis cases. Objective: This study aimed to conduct a scoping review of meningitis cases associated with the Cryptococcus genus reported in the northeastern region of Brazil. Methodology: Four databases were utilized. Twenty-one studies were selected, totaling 492 cases. All states had publications on cryptococcal meningitis cases. RESULTS: The results revealed few studies on Cryptococcus meningitis in the region, with 492 identified cases. The majority were caused by Cryptococcus neoformans (356 cases), followed by C. gattii (98 cases), and other related species. AIDS was the primary underlying condition, associated with high mortality. Genetic research was underutilized. Conclusion: There is a need to enhance diagnostic methods in conjunction with increased case reporting to obtain a more detailed and comprehensive understanding of the epidemiology of neurocryptococcosis in northeastern Brazil.

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Section: Cearámentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In Rio Grande do Norte state, a study reported 12 cases of Cryptococcus neoformans and 10 cases of C. deuterogattiii in cerebrospinal fluid samples from patients with meningitis. Clinical details and outcomes were not provided (Aragão et al, 2008).…”

Section: Rio Grande Do Nortementioning

confidence: 99%

Epidemiological approach to Cryptococcus meningitis and related species in northeast Brazil: a scoping review

Da Silva,

Costa,

Da Costa Neto

et al. 2024

Cad. Pedagógico

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Bilateral optic neuropathy associated with cryptococcal meningitis in an immunocompetent patient

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SUMMARYCryptococcal meningitis is associated with significant morbidity and is rare among immunocompetent patients. Clinical presentation as well as the course of disease is usually indolent which may delay the diagnosis. We present the case of a 52-year-old woman admitted with headaches, vomiting and fatigue for 3 weeks. She was diagnosed with cryptococcal meningitis and treated with antifungal therapy. She was referred for ophthalmological examination presenting with decreased vision in the left eye (OS; count fingers), left relative afferent pupillary defect and bilateral sixth nerve palsy. Funduscopy revealed florid bilateral papilloedema. Cranial MRI showed indirect signs of intracranial hypertension as well as multiple parenchymal lesions and optic nerve sheath enhancement after contrast administration. A ventriculoperitoneal shunt was placed. In spite of the control of intracranial pressure there was a decrease in vision in the right eye (OD) and deterioration of visual fields. Intravenous methylprednisolone was used to reverse optic neuropathy and to prevent OD visual loss. BACKGROUND

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Amaurose bilateral por menigoencefalite criptocócica: relato de caso

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Epidemiological approach to Cryptococcus meningitis and related species in northeast Brazil: a scoping review

Epidemiological approach to Cryptococcus meningitis and related species in northeast Brazil: a scoping review

Bilateral optic neuropathy associated with cryptococcal meningitis in an immunocompetent patient

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