Coccidioidal Meningitis

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= Overview =

History and Symptoms
Most common Sx:
 * HA (n/v, blurry vision, change in MS)

Other Diagnostic Studies

 * mild-moderate pleocytosis (PMN, Eos)
 * low glucose, high protein (250 mg/dL)
 * serology is most useful test

Acute Pharmacotherapies

 * fluconazole
 * itraconazole
 * intrathecal ampho B

Acknowledgements
The content on this page was first contributed by: Stephen Wiviott, M.D.

List of contributors:

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