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An analysis of national guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cryptococcal meningitis in sub-Saharan African countries: gaps and opportunities

R. Dixon Walker
Carla Y. Kim
Kathryn L. Lovero
Senay Aregawi Gebremariam
Blen Mamo
Mengistu Hagazi Tequare
Abraha Gebreegziabher
Agrata Sharma
Temesgen Nurye
Gerome B Vallejos
Kibrom Gebrselassie
Kiran T. Thakur

2026Open accessMekelle University

Abstract

Despite recent evidence to support diagnostic techniques and treatment approaches to improve CM outcomes, most national CM guidelines in SSA are not in accordance with the updated WHO recommendations, stressing a persistent gap in national adoption of CM international evidence-based guidelines.

Research topics

Fungal Infections and Studies
Nail Diseases and Treatments
Streptococcal Infections and Treatments

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2025-019953

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