| Literature DB >> 1569310 |
S R Johnston1, E L Corbett, O Foster, S Ash, J Cohen.
Abstract
The clinical course of cryptococcal meningitis in AIDS shows some important differences from the features of the illness in non-AIDS patients. Complications such as raised intracranial pressure and visual impairment that are recognised in non-AIDS patients may be less frequent in those with AIDS. Persistent intracranial hypertension should be managed actively to prevent visual impairment. In AIDS patients, in whom ventriculo-peritoneal shunts carry additional risks, acetazolamide can be used successfully to lower the CSF pressure and prevent visual loss.Entities:
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome--complications; Biology; Case Studies; Central Nervous System; Central Nervous System Effects; Developed Countries; Diseases; Drugs; England; Europe; Hiv Infections; Neurologic Effects; Northern Europe; Ophthalmological Effects; Parasitic Diseases; Physiology; Research Methodology; Retinal Effects; Studies; Treatment; United Kingdom; Viral Diseases
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Year: 1992 PMID： 1569310 DOI： 10.1016/0163-4453(92)92954-h
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Infect ISSN： 0163-4453 Impact factor: 6.072