Fungal infection of the nervous system usually occurs in patients with impaired immunity.
Classically the most common pathogens were candida and aspergillus; with the advent of AIDS, cryptococcal infection has become more frequent.
Clinically there are two main presentations:
One should look for fungal infection elsewhere, such as skin or lung.
Diagnosis usually comes from analysis of cerebrospinal fluid or biopsy tissue.
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