Purpose The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR)
have been studied in many diseases. However, their roles in cryptococcal meningitis (CM) …

Background The central nervous system is considered a sanctuary site for HIV-1 replication.
Variables associated with HIV cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) viral load in the context of …

Background The mortality from cryptococcal meningitis remains high, despite the availability
of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and amphotericin-based fungal regimens. The role of …

Background The incidence of cryptococcal meningitis (CM) has gradually increased in
recent years. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cytology and cell count are very important for CM on …

Cryptococcal meningitis (CM) remains as common life-threatening AIDS-defining illness
mainly in resource-limited settings. Previous reports suggested that baseline cytokine …

Cryptococcus is the major pathogen that causes fungal meningitis. In the People's Republic
of China, especially in the Southwest area, cryptococcal meningitis (CM) in HIV-uninfected …

Objective Despite the advent and expanding access to antiretroviral therapy, HIV-associated
cryptococcal meningitis (CM) remains a significant cause of mortality and morbidity amongst …

Aim: This study aims to provide reliable prognostic factors for patients with cryptococcal
meningitis (CM). Patients & methods: Clinical characteristics and laboratory findings of CM …

BACKGROUND: Cryptococcosis is a systemic infection caused by Cryptococcus
neoformans, and cryptococcal meningitis can occur in patients with late-stage human …

The aim of this study was to identify baseline prognostic factors for poor clinical outcome of
HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis. We conducted a trial in Thailand and the USA …