Case Reports
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2012): Reviews, Articles, Case Reports and Letters
Fatal Cryptococcal Meningitis in a Patient With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
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Published: June 13, 2012
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Infectious Diseases
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Patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) are susceptible to infections, especially opportunistic infections. We have described a patient with CLL who had cryptococcal meningitis. Despite lack of previous immunosuppressive treatment history, the patient experienced serious and fatal fungal infection. Physicians should be alert for a diagnosis of cryptococcal meningitis in patient with CLL who developed fever and headache.
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“Fatal Cryptococcal Meningitis in a Patient With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia” (2012) Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases, 4(1), p. e2012039. doi:10.4084/mjhid.2012.039.
