Cryptococcal meningitis treatment

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2025-05-19 10:40:05 Views: 81 times

Cryptococcal meningitis is

caused by fungal infection, so antifungal drugs such as fluconazole capsules and flucytosine tablets are commonly used. At the same time, if the patient has increased intracranial pressure, mannitol injection, furosemide injection and other drugs may be needed to reduce intracranial pressure.

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. Surgical treatment

For patients with more serious conditions, such as hydrocephalus, local granuloma, cyst, etc., surgery may need to be performed under the guidance of a doctor, such as cerebrospinal fluid shunt, craniotomy, etc.

3. Auxiliary treatment

includes acupuncture, massage, etc., which can promote blood circulation in the brain and help relieve the discomfort of patients. At the same time, rehabilitation therapy such as exercise training, cognitive training, language training, etc. can also be carried out under the guidance of a doctor to improve the patient's ability to live independently.



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