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Meningitis information
Fungal
 
Some fungi can occasionally cause meningitis, but the disease is very rare. It usually occurs when the immune system has been affected by disease, e.g. HIV infection, or by drug therapy. Fungal meningitis often develops slowly and can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Cryptococcus neoformans and Candida albicans are examples of fungi that can cause meningitis.

For more information on fungal meningitis, please call our 24-hour helpline on (UK) 0800 028 18 28
(Ireland) 1800 523 196