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A 28 Years Old Woman with Severe Headache and Few Episodes of Vomiting: A Case Report

Ahmad Reza Nakhayi1, Tasnim Eghbal Eftekhaari1, Hossein Montazerghaem1, Seyedhamid Moosavy1 and Abdoulhossain Madani1
  • 1 Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Iran

Abstract

Problem statement: Cryptococcosis neoformans is commonest central nervous system infection in individuals infected with HIV. Most of the patients infected with Cryptococcus neoformans present with headache and visual changes. Approach: A 28 year old woman presented to Emergency Department (ED) with a chief complaint of headache, fever and vomiting and developed seizures during the first hour of admission. Firstly, diagnosed as cryptococcal meningitis, then, because of having a low White Blood Cell count (WBC) and low Total Lymphocyte Count (TLC) she was checked for HIV Ab and P24 Ag. Results: A diagnosis of HIV was made then her family members were checked for HIV and they were also HIV positive. Patient was discharged with a two month course of Fluconazole and after completion of antifungal treatment, Antiretroviral Treatment (HAART) was started. Conclusion: This case indicated that Cryptococcosis neoformans may develop in Immune-deficient patients, so complete laboratory workup and high index of suspicion to HIV should be under diagnosis.

American Journal of Infectious Diseases
Volume 6 No. 4, 2010, 107-109

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3844/ajidsp.2010.107.109

Submitted On: 12 January 2011 Published On: 31 December 2010

How to Cite: Nakhayi, A. R., Eftekhaari, T. E., Montazerghaem, H., Moosavy, S. & Madani, A. (2010). A 28 Years Old Woman with Severe Headache and Few Episodes of Vomiting: A Case Report. American Journal of Infectious Diseases, 6(4), 107-109. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajidsp.2010.107.109

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Keywords

  • HIV
  • episodes of vomiting
  • Cryptococcus neoformans
  • Total Lymphocyte Count (TLC)