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

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dc.contributor.authorSloan, Derek
dc.contributor.authorDlamini, Sipho
dc.contributor.authorDedicoat, Martin
dc.date.accessioned2017-04-12T07:16:46Z
dc.date.available2017-04-12T07:16:46Z
dc.date.issued2009
dc.date.updated2016-01-07T08:39:13Z
dc.description.abstractCryptococcal 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.
dc.identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.7196/SAMJ.3010
dc.identifier.apacitationSloan, D., Dlamini, S., & Dedicoat, M. (2009). Management of cryptoccocal meningitis in resource-limited settings: A systematic review. <i>South African Medical Journal</i>, http://hdl.handle.net/11427/24187en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationSloan, Derek, Sipho Dlamini, and Martin Dedicoat "Management of cryptoccocal meningitis in resource-limited settings: A systematic review." <i>South African Medical Journal</i> (2009) http://hdl.handle.net/11427/24187en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationSloan, D., Dlamini, S., & Dedicoat, M. (2009). Management of Cryptoccocal Meningitis in Resource limited settings. A systematic Review.. South African Medical Journal, 99(5), 310.
dc.identifier.ris TY - Journal Article AU - Sloan, Derek AU - Dlamini, Sipho AU - Dedicoat, Martin AB - 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. DA - 2009 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town J1 - South African Medical Journal LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2009 T1 - Management of cryptoccocal meningitis in resource-limited settings: A systematic review TI - Management of cryptoccocal meningitis in resource-limited settings: A systematic review UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/24187 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/24187
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationSloan D, Dlamini S, Dedicoat M. Management of cryptoccocal meningitis in resource-limited settings: A systematic review. South African Medical Journal. 2009; http://hdl.handle.net/11427/24187.en_ZA
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.departmentDivision of Infectious Disease and HIV Meden_ZA
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Health Sciencesen_ZA
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.sourceSouth African Medical Journal
dc.source.urihttp://www.samj.org.za/index.php/samj
dc.titleManagement of cryptoccocal meningitis in resource-limited settings: A systematic review
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