Cryptococcal Meningitis
Cryptococcal meningitis is a serious fungal infection of the brain, caused by breathing in cryptococcal spores from the environment. It most often affects people with weakened immune systems.
Key points
- Symptoms of meningitis include headache, fever, neck stiffness and confusion.
- Treatment relies on antifungal medicines such as Fluconazole, which prevent the fungus from building its cell wall.
Medicines listed for Cryptococcal Meningitis
The listed product for cryptococcal meningitis is Diflucan, which contains fluconazole, an antifungal tablet listed in five strengths. Fluconazole works by preventing the fungus from building its cell wall, stopping its growth.