Fluconazole in coccidioidal meningitis

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AyalaGaytan, JJ [1 ]
CondarcoCortes, BA [1 ]
PerezZuno, JA [1 ]
MorenoGuevara, P [1 ]
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[1] HOSP ESPECIALIDADES 25, IMSS, SERV INFECTIOL, AP 022C, MONTERREY, NL, MEXICO
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coccidioidomycosis; meningitis; fluconazole; imidazoles;
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We report our experience with ten virgin cases (5 children, 5 adults) with coccidioidal meningitis treated with fluconazole. The diagnosis was confirmed by a positive culture of the cerebrospinal fluid. Fluconazole at dosis of 6/mg/kg/day for children and 400 mg/day for adults were given. All responded well, in five it was discontinued and four relapsed but responded well to fluconazole. We conclude that fluconazole is useful for coccidioidal meningitis.
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