The most common organism amongst the following that causes acute meningitis in an AIDS patients is a-
Correct Answer: Cryptococcus neoformans
Description: C. neoformans infection - most common in patients with advanced HIV infection with CD4 T-cell counts < 200/ml Meningitis in Neonates or infants of 0-2 months: Escherichia coli > Group B streptococcus (S. agalactiae) > Listeria monocytogenes Overall Aseptic meningitis: Cryptococcus neoformans.. Capsular antigen detection from CSF or serum by latex agglutination test is a rapid and sensitive (95%).
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