"For examinations, we can start with two: the first is a CT scan, since the headache is due to intracranial hypertension, which will generally show on a CT scan; the second is cerebrospinal fluid pathogen testing to confirm cryptococcal meningitis."
Zhang Lingchuan spoke.
The basis for this examination is that if, during cerebrospinal fluid India ink staining and culturing, ink shows ring-like halos on a black background, and there are transparent areas around the fungal capsule walls, it often confirms cryptococcal meningitis.
"Cryptococcal meningitis? Doctor, are you saying my mom has this condition?!"
Hu Xiaolan's son asked excitedly.
