Clinical manifestations and management of cryptococcal infection
| Autor: | S, Subramanian, D, Mathai |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2005 |
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| Zdroj: | Journal of Postgraduate Medicine, Vol 51, Iss 5, Pp 21-26 (2005) |
| ISSN: | 0972-2823 0022-3859 |
| Popis: | Cryptococcus neoformans is an important fungal pathogen causing invasive infection, especially of the central nervous system in this era of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The choice of treatment depends on site(s) of infection and the patient′s immune status. Use of appropriate antifungal agents decreases mortality significantly, but requires continued therapy and long-term maintenance to prevent relapses. The use of liposomal amphotericin B (L Amp B) has overcome some of the difficulties usually found in this setting. The major advantage of these liposomal formulations are faster clearance of C. neoformans [cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) negative] and a reduction in amphotericin toxicity. The majority of clinical efficacy data related to L Amp B are derived from compassionate use studies and case series. Use of liposomal amphotericin has also shown to be a cost effective approach. |
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