Bibliographic Info
GuidelineGuidelines for the diagnosis, prevention, and management of cryptococcal disease in HIV-infected adults, adolescents and children, March 2018: supplement to the 2016 consolidated guidelines of the use of antiretroviral drugs for treating and preventing HIV infection
Year of Publication2018
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Status
Maintained
Recommended in favor
Strong
Certainty of evidence
Low
In settings without immediate access to lumbar puncture or when lumbar puncture is clinically contraindicated: If a cryptococcal antigen assay is not available and/or rapid access to results is not ensured: Prompt referral for further investigation and treatment as appropriate.
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