Fungal meningitis surgery

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Overview

Managment of fungal meningitis is mostly by antifungal therapy. There are no surgical intervention needed however serial lumbar puncture may be needed in cases of increased intracranial pressure..

Surgery

Managment of fungal meningitis is mostly by antifungal therapy. There are no surgical intervention needed however serial lumbar puncture may be needed in cases of increased intracranial pressure..

For video below gives a detailed approach on performing a lumbar puncture.

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