Definition of Meningitis - cryptococcal:
Cryptococcal meningitis is an infection of the meninges (the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord), caused by the fungus Cryptococcus neoformans.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
Cryptococcus neoformans is found in soil around the world. Cryptococcal meningitis most often affects people with compromised immune systems. Risk factors include AIDS, lymphoma (a type of cancer), and diabetes. It occurs in 5 out of 1 million people.
