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MENEZES, Everardo Albuquerque et al. Cryptococcus neoformans causing meningitis in AIDS patients. Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop. [online]. 2002, vol.35, n.5, pp. 537-539. ISSN 0037-8682.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0037-86822002000500021.

Cryptococcus neoformans causes meningitis in AIDS patients. In the São José Hospital, reference center for patients with AIDS in Fortaleza - Ceará State - Brazil, 54 samples of the cerebrospinal fluid were analyzed from January 1^st through December 31^st 2000. Direct examination with India ink and culture in Sabouraud's agar at 37°C were done. Of the specimens studied 5(9.25%) were positive.

Palavras-chave : Cryptococcus neoformans; Meningitis; Cerebrospinal fluid; AIDS.