Bibliographic information

GuidelineConsolidated guidelines on the use of antiretroviral drugs for treating and preventing HIV infection: recommendations for a public health approach
Year of Publication2016
Issuing InstitutionWHO

Recommendation

Maintained

For the consolidation phase treatment of HIV infected adults, adolescents and children with cryptococcal meningitis or disseminated non-meningeal disease, the following 8-week antifungal regimen is recommended: Fluconazole 400–800mg/day after a two-week induction with amphotericin B regimen (6–12 mg/kg/day up to 400–800 mg/day if below 19 years). Fluconazole 800 mg/day after induction treatment with short-course amphotericin B or fluconazole-based induction regimen (fluconazole 12 mg/kg/day up to 800 mg/day if below 19 years)

Recommended in favor

Strong

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Originally Developed
Guideline

Rapid advice : diagnosis, prevention and management of cryptococcal disease in HIV-infected adults, adolescents and children

Year2011
InstitutionWorld Health Organization