Headache, fever, and neck pain are common symptoms of cryptococcal meningitis. Cryptococcal meningitis is an infection caused by the fungus Cryptococcus after it spreads from the lungs to the brain. The symptoms of cryptococcal meningitis include: Headache.

What is the treatment for cryptococcal meningitis?

The drug of choice (DOC) for initial therapy in disseminated or CNS cryptococcosis is amphotericin B. Amphotericin B may be used alone or in combination with flucytosine. Amphotericin B has a rapid onset of action and often leads to clinical improvement more rapidly than either intravenous or oral fluconazole.

How long does it take to recover from cryptococcal meningitis?

There are three stages: induction (at least 2 weeks until substantial reduction of symptoms with negative spinal tap), consolidation (at least 8 weeks) and maintenance (up to one year and CD4 count stays above 100).