News of actor Verne Troyerâs death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However the April 2017 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports.
In the brain (cryptococcal meningitis) Cryptococcal meningitis is an infection caused by the fungus Cryptococcus after it spreads from the lungs to the brain. The symptoms of cryptococcal meningitis include: Headache, fever, and neck pain are common symptoms of cryptococcal meningitis. 1  Headache. 2  Fever. 3  Neck pain.  Nausea and 1  vomiting. Sensitivity to light.  Confusion or changes in behavior.
Signs and Symptoms. Signs and symptoms of fungal meningitis may include the following: Fever; Headache; Stiff neck; Nausea and vomiting; Photophobia (sensitivity to light) Altered mental status (confusion) Diagnosis. If meningitis is suspected, samples of blood or cerebrospinal fluid (fluid surrounding the spinal cord) are collected and sent to a laboratory for testing.