Quick quiz to test your Meningitis knowledge! Candida, Coccidioides, Cryptococcus, and Exserohilum are all included in the genera of fungus able to cause clinical meningitis. In Coccidioides fungal neuroinfections “CNS involvement manifests itself as meningitis: headache, fever, altered mental status, personality changes, nausea, and focal neurological deficiency. In 50% of cases, meningismus is observed,” according to information cited in a review article published in Infection. The biggest threat to C. immitis infection concerns immunosuppressed patients. "According to information cited in a review article published in Infection, “neuroaspergillosis in immunosuppressed patients may lead to cerebral infarction, hemorrhage, encephalomalacia, cerebrovascular accident (stroke), hemorrhagic or mycotic aneurysm, multiple or isolated abscess, and meningitis.
Using the information above take the quiz below!
1. Which of the following genera of fungus is/are able to cause clinical meningitis?
2. Which of the following statements is/are TRUE regarding Coccidioides fungal neuroinfections?
3. True or False. Either immunosuppressed or immunocompetent patients with neuroaspergillosis may experience meningitis.
Answer Key:
1.) E. All of the above
2.) D. A and B
3.) A. True
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For complete information, see:
Góralska K, Blaszkowska J, Dzikowiec M. Neuroinfections caused by fungi. Infection. 2018;46(4):443-459.