Often assoc w/compromised states → hiv, cancer (w/chemotherapy), other meds (e.g. steroids, biologics) that diminish immune system function
Symptoms
Subacute
Fever
Delirium
Feeling poorly in general
Sub-acute headache & neck pain
Tests
Typical CSF Findings (Fungal): Normal to elevated opening pressure , WBC elevated (lymph predominance), normal glucose, protein normal to high, gram stain -