AIDS‐associated Cryptococcus neoformans and Penicillium marneffei coinfection: a therapeutic dilemma in resource‐limited settings.
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AIDS‐associated Cryptococcus neoformans and Penicillium marneffei coinfection has not been adequately studied and poses unique therapeutic challenges in resource‐limited settings. Itraconazole poorly penetrates the central nervous system, whereas fluconazole has poor activity against P. marneffei. We prospectively report management of 1 patient and retrospectively review 7 coinfection cases from Vietnam.
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Cited Authors
- Le, T; Hong Chau, TT; Kim Cuc, NT; Si Lam, P; Manh Sieu, TP; Shikuma, CM; Day, JN
Published Date
- November 1, 2010
Published In
- Clinical Infectious Diseases : an Official Publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
Volume / Issue
- 51 / 9
Start / End Page
- e65 - e68
PubMed ID
- 20887205
Pubmed Central ID
- 20887205
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1537-6591
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1086/656685
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States