Candida pelliculosa meningitis as an opportunistic infection in HIV: the first reported case

Int J STD AIDS. 2011 Jan;22(1):54-6. doi: 10.1258/ijsa.2010.010113.

Abstract

We describe the first reported case of Candida pelliculosa meningitis in HIV infection. This case highlights the risk of uncommon opportunistic infections in association with the immunocompromised and the importance of autopsy as a diagnostic tool in HIV infection. We discuss the epidemiology, diagnosis and management of C. pelliculosa, a non-albicans species which is rarely associated with disease, and review current literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / diagnosis*
  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / drug therapy
  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / microbiology
  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / pathology
  • Candida / classification
  • Candida / isolation & purification*
  • Candidiasis / diagnosis*
  • Candidiasis / drug therapy
  • Candidiasis / microbiology
  • Candidiasis / pathology
  • Fatal Outcome
  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • Histocytochemistry
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Meninges / microbiology
  • Meninges / pathology
  • Meningitis, Fungal / diagnosis*
  • Meningitis, Fungal / drug therapy
  • Meningitis, Fungal / microbiology
  • Meningitis, Fungal / pathology
  • Microscopy
  • Middle Aged