Chronic Prototheca meningitis

Scand J Infect Dis. 1996;28(3):321-3. doi: 10.3109/00365549609027183.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

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