Abstract
Rhodotorula spp, though considered a common saprophyte, recently has been reported as causative agent of opportunistic mycoses. We present a case of meningitis in an immunocompromised human immunodeficiency virus infected patient who presented with longstanding fever. He was diagnosed as a case of chronic meningitis. Diagnosis was confirmed by cell cytology, India ink preparation, Gram staining and culture of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) sample. CSF culture grew Rhodotorula glutinis. Therapy with amphotericin B was successful in eliminating the yeast from CSF and the patient was discharged after recovery.
MeSH terms
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AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / diagnosis
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AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / drug therapy
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AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / microbiology
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Adult
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Amphotericin B / therapeutic use
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Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
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Cerebrospinal Fluid / microbiology
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HIV Infections / complications
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Humans
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Male
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Meningitis, Fungal / complications*
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Meningitis, Fungal / diagnosis
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Meningitis, Fungal / drug therapy
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Meningitis, Fungal / microbiology
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Mycoses / complications
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Mycoses / diagnosis
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Mycoses / drug therapy
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Mycoses / microbiology
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Rhodotorula / classification
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Rhodotorula / drug effects
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Rhodotorula / isolation & purification*
Substances
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Antifungal Agents
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Amphotericin B