Cryptococcal Antigenemia in South African Children Living With HIV

The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal 2026 Open access

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Authors: Alison Gifford, Rudzani C Mashau, Ruth S. Mpembe, David Khanyile, Thabo Maota, Mbali Dube, Boitumelo Kgoale, Adilia Warris, Nelesh Premapragasan Govender
DOI: 10.1097/inf.0000000000005154
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Cryptococcal meningitis (CM) is associated with high mortality and neurodevelopmental sequelae and predominantly affects people living with HIV. Screening and pre-emptive treatment for cryptococcal antigen (CrAg) in blood in adults with CD4

Fields of Study & Subjects

Fungal Infections and Studies Bacterial Infections and Vaccines Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis

Publication details

Journal / source
The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
Volume
45
Issue
7
Pages
623–629
Publication date
28 January 2026
Language
EN