CNS fungal infections
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Generally seen in the immunocompromised and are hematogenous (except Mucor mycosis, which comes in directly from the nose)
Cryptococcus meningitis is most common infection
M/O are encapsulated and appear as such
Multiple abscesses in the brain and granulomatous response
Candida infection can produce meningitis or encephalitis
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