Management of cryptoccocal meningitis in resource-limited settings: A systematic review

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2009

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Sloan, Derek
Dlamini, Sipho
Dedicoat, Martin
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South African Medical Journal

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University of Cape Town

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Division of Infectious Disease and HIV Med
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Faculty of Health Sciences
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Abstract
Cryptococcal meningitis (CM) remains a serious cause of mortality and morbidity in individuals infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The optimal treatment of CM is unknown. We conducted a systematic review to determine the best treatment for CM with an emphasis on resource-poor settings. Six studies met the inclusion criteria; none was found that compared amphotericin B with fluconazole. From the available evidence, it is not possible to determine which treatment is superior for CM.
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Sloan, D., Dlamini, S., & Dedicoat, M. (2009). Management of Cryptoccocal Meningitis in Resource limited settings. A systematic Review.. South African Medical Journal, 99(5), 310.

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