AUTHOR=Zhou Yuli , Qiu Bingfeng , Jiang Jun , Chen Tianwen , Wang Liqian , Yang Yunxing , Ruan Senlin , Chen Yanlei , Fang Huanli , Jin Juan , Yang Nan 

TITLE=Case report: Experience and insights on the treatment of two cases of cryptococcal meningitis during the later stages of the COVID-19 pandemic

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Immunology

VOLUME=15

YEAR=2024

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/immunology/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1361277

DOI=10.3389/fimmu.2024.1361277

ISSN=1664-3224

ABSTRACT=<p>In the late stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s an increasing trend in opportunistic infections, including bacterial and fungal infections. This study discusses the treatment process of two cases of cryptococcal meningitis during the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights the importance of laboratory testing for these co-infections and stresses the need for vigilance, early diagnosis, and proactive treatment to improve patient outcomes in the post-pandemic era.</p>