Controversies in the Management of Central Nervous System Coccidioidomycosis
George R. Thompson, Neil M. Ampel, Janis E. Blair, Fariba Donovan, Joshua Fierer, John N. Galgiani, Arash Heidari, Royce H. Johnson, Stanley A. Shatsky, Christopher M. Uchiyama, David A. Stevens
Abstract
Central nervous system infection with Coccidioides spp. is fatal if untreated and complications occur even when therapy is directed by experienced clinicians. We convened a panel of clinicians experienced in the management of coccidioidal meningitis to summarize current controversies and provide consensus for the management of this difficult infection.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCoccidioidesIntensive care medicineCentral nervous systemMeningitisBacterial meningitisImmunologyPediatricsInternal medicineFungal Infections and StudiesAntifungal resistance and susceptibilityInfectious Diseases and Mycology