Recurrent meningitis of 5 years duration due to Cryptococcus neoformans
Woo, E.; Wong, P.H.
Tropical and Geographical Medicine 39(1): 67-69
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0041-3232 PMID: 3299932 Document Number: 293673
A patient with recurrent meningitis over five and a half years due to Cryptococcus neoformans is reported. The relapsing course and the unusual diagnostic features are emphasized.
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