Neonatal Cryptococcosis: Beware of False-positive Results

Neonatal Cryptococcosis: Beware of False-positive Results

Although cryptococcal meningitis is uncommon in children and rare in neonates, it does occur. We highlight circumstances in which the diagnosis should be considered and methods required to confirm the diagnosis in young patients.

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Published in:Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society Vol. 1; no. 3; pp. 250 - 253
Main Authors: Soni, Zaheera J., Reubenson, Gary, De Maayer, Tim, Coovadia, Ashraf, Lazarus, Erica M.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England Oxford University Press 01-09-2012
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Summary:Although cryptococcal meningitis is uncommon in children and rare in neonates, it does occur. We highlight circumstances in which the diagnosis should be considered and methods required to confirm the diagnosis in young patients.
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ISSN:2048-7193
2048-7207
DOI:10.1093/jpids/pis037