Article
Cryptococcus neoformans population diversity and clinical outcomes of HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis patients in Zimbabwe.
Journal of medical microbiology - 1 Nov 2016
Nyazika Tinashe K, Hagen Ferry, Machiridza Tendai, Kutepa Melody, Masanganise Faith, Hendrickx Marijke, Boekhout Teun, Magombei-Majinjiwa Tricia, Siziba Nonthokozo, Chin'ombe Nyasha, Mateveke Kudzanai, Meis Jacques F, Robertson Valerie J
Abstract excerpt
HIV and cryptococcal meningitis co-infection is a major public health problem in most developing countries. Cryptococcus neoformans sensu stricto is responsible for the majority of HIV-associated cryptococcosis cases in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite the available information, little is known about...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Cryptococcus neoformans
- Female
- Genetic Variation
- Genotype
- HIV Infections
- Humans
- Male
- Meningitis, Cryptococcal
- Middle Aged
- Prospective Studies
- Young Adult
- Zimbabwe