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Is there a role for routine LP in HIV patients with disseminated histoplasmosis even in the absence of CNS signs/symptoms?

Extrapolating from standard practice for management of cryptococcal antigenemia?
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Infectious Disease · University of Cincinnati
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I would not recommend routine LP in the absence of CNS symptoms as it is unlikely to change the management of the infection in someone who has disseminated disease. Prolonged therapy will still be used and as opposed to Cryptococcal meningitis where intracranial pressure management is critical, ther...

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