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Indian Journal of Emergency Medicine 9(4):p 235-237, October-December 2023. | DOI: 10.21088/ijem.2395.311X.9423.13
Case Report
Fungal Meningits in a 55 Year Old Women: A Case Study
Manisha Rajaure, Aishwarya Walia, Anita Rawat, Kishalay Datta
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Indian Journal of Emergency Medicine 9(4):p 235-237, October-December 2023. | DOI: 10.21088/ijem.2395.311X.9423.13
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Rajaure M, Walia A, Rawat A, et al. Fungal Meningitis in a 55 Year Old Women: A Case Study. Indian J Emerg Med. 2023;9(4):235-237.Timeline
Received : July 31, 2023
Accepted : September 15, 2023
Published : October 09, 2023
Abstract
Cryptococcal/fungal meningitis is most caused in immune-compromised condition. We discuss a case of Cryptococcal meningitis, the presentation and management after arrival at emergency.
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Rajaure M, Walia A, Rawat A, et al. Fungal Meningitis in a 55 Year Old Women: A Case Study. Indian J Emerg Med. 2023;9(4):235-237.
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| July 31, 2023 | September 15, 2023 | October 09, 2023 |
DOI: 10.21088/ijem.2395.311X.9423.13
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| Received | July 31, 2023 |
| Accepted | September 15, 2023 |
| Published | October 09, 2023 |
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