Webinar plus Q&A on performing and interpreting cryptococcal antigen (CrAg) testing for diagnosing fungal meningitis, especially in immunocompromised patients
- Intro to Cryptococcal meningitis (presentation, culture, microscopy)
- Accuracy in patients with and without HIV/AIDS
- How to perform the tests (video protocols)
- Appropriate sample types
- POCT (bedside) tests available
- How to interpret results and titre in a clinical context
- Q&A with Prof Malcolm Richardson and Prof David Denning
