Recurrence of Cryptococcal Meningitis and the Hidden Role of Patient Education and Social Support
Joint Authors
Source
Case Reports in Neurological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-08-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Human immunodeficiency virus- (HIV-) associated cryptococcal meningitis (CM) is one of the leading causes of deaths among patients living with HIV/AIDS in resource-limited settings, accounting for ~15-20% of AIDS-related deaths globally.
We present our experience with a 25-year-old woman living with HIV who had a recurrent cryptococcal disease due to nonadherence to HIV care and lack of awareness of the benefits of adherence to secondary prophylaxis for CM.
This case highlights the fact that fungal diseases awareness should not be limited only to the health professionals and public health practitioners, but also to patients, caregivers, and stakeholders.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bongomin, Felix& Atikoro, Lorna. 2018. Recurrence of Cryptococcal Meningitis and the Hidden Role of Patient Education and Social Support. Case Reports in Neurological Medicine،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145474
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bongomin, Felix& Atikoro, Lorna. Recurrence of Cryptococcal Meningitis and the Hidden Role of Patient Education and Social Support. Case Reports in Neurological Medicine No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145474
American Medical Association (AMA)
Bongomin, Felix& Atikoro, Lorna. Recurrence of Cryptococcal Meningitis and the Hidden Role of Patient Education and Social Support. Case Reports in Neurological Medicine. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145474
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1145474
