Fatal Cryptococcal Meningitis in a Patient With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Fatal Cryptococcal Meningitis in a Patient With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

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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 in...

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Main Authors:	Oguzhan Sıtkı Dizdar, Faruk Karakeçili, Belkıs Nihan Coskun, Beyza Ener, Rıdvan Ali, Reşit Mıstık
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	PAGEPress Publications 2012-06-01
Series:	Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases
Subjects:	Crytococcal meningitis chronic lymphocitic leukemia
Online Access:	http://www.mjhid.org/index.php/mjhid/article/view/394
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