A 32-year-old HIV-positive woman is admitled to the hospital with severe confusion and dizziness. She has been nonadherent with her HIV medications for several months. She is diagnosed with meningitis caused by Cryptococcus neoformans. Which is the most appropriate choice for treating the infection in this patient?
A. Anidulafungin alone
B. Amphotericin B plus flucytosine
C. Flucytosine alone
D. Isavuconazole plus anidulafungin
Answer:B
A 32-year-old HIV-positive woman is admitled to the hospital with severe confusion and dizziness. She has been nonadherent with her HIV medications for several months. She is diagnosed with meningitis caused by Cryptococcus neoformans. Which is the most appropriate choice for treating the infection in this patient?
A. Anidulafungin alone B. Amphotericin B plus flucytosine C. Flucytosine alone D. Isavuconazole plus anidulafungin