Abstract
A case of chronic meningitis caused by the achloric alga Prototheca wickerhamii is described, which has persisted for more than 6 years despite treatment with various antifungal agents. For the last year no treatment has been given, but the patient has no complaints.
MeSH terms
- Adult
- Amphotericin B / therapeutic use
- Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
- Chronic Disease
- Humans
- Infections / diagnosis*
- Male
- Meningitis / diagnosis*
- Meningitis / diagnostic imaging
- Meningitis / drug therapy
- Prototheca*
- Radiography
Substances
- Antifungal Agents
- Amphotericin B