What is fungal meningitis?
Fungal meningitis is an infection of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord caused most commonly by Cryptococcus; it has both a subacute chronic form and a more serious acute form and is increased in immunocompromised patients.
How do members experience fungal meningitis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with fungal meningitis*
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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Pain
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for fungal meningitis*
Who has fungal meningitis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 6 | |
| 50s | 3 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 7 | |
| Female | 5 |