Fatal Cryptococcal Meningitis in a Patient With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
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Fatal Cryptococcal Meningitis in a Patient with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) are susceptible to infections, especially opportunistic infections. We have described a patient with CLL who had cryptococcal meningitis. Despite lack of previous immunosuppressive treatment history, the patient experienced serious and fatal fungal infection. Physicians should be alert for a diagnosis of cryptococcal meningitis in patient with CL...
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عنوان ژورنال: Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases
سال: 2012
ISSN: 2035-3006
DOI: 10.4084/mjhid.2012.039