[PBL] Cryptococcal Meningitis(영문)

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[PBL] Cryptococcal Meningitis(영문)에 대한 자료입니다.
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Fungal Meningoencephalitis
Cryptococcus Neoformans
Cryptococcal Meningitis
PBL Analysis
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PBL Analysis
21 year-old male
History of transplantation (twice)
Treatment included Cellcept, Prograft, methylprednisolone, intravenous immunoglobulin, plasmapheresis
Cause depression of immune activity
Present to the ER complaining of severe headaches, nuchal rigidity, tachycardia, rigors

Positive Brudzinski and Kernig signs
CT scan of the head revealed no intracranial abnormalities
CSF fluid analysis
Opening pressure is relatively very low
Glucose level is doubled
Markedly increased protein level
WBCs, RBCs exist in CSF fluid (abnormal)

The patient underwent renal transplantation twice. (Rejection occurred and the patient was treated with many drugs which suppress immune activities)
The patient presented to the ER complaining severe headaches, nuchal rigidity, rigors.
CSF fluid analysis showed a remarkable increase in protein level.
CSF smear matches cryptococcal exudates
In conclusion, the patient is most likely suffering from cryptococcal meningitis and needs treatment immediately.