Meningitis caused by a fungal infection. Meningitis is an inflammation of the lining around the brain and spinal cord. Fungal meningitis is relatively rare and results when airborne yeast cells are inhaled. The condition mostly occurs in people with a compromised immune system such as AIDS sufferers. ...more »
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Prognosis for Fungal meningitis: Left untreated, this disease can be fatal. It can also cause the following damage such as hearing loss, learning problems, difficulty talking, seizures, or paralysis).
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