Candida Parapsilosis Meningitis in a Patient with AIDS: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature

Candida parapsilosis is a very rare cause of meningitis. Though several cases have now been reported in neonates and children, only few have been described in adult HIV patients. This case report is justified by the rarity of this diagnosis in HIV patients seen in our institution. The results in Sabouraud’s culture and biochemical test (Auxacolor©) were compatible with Candida parapsilosis. The patient has been started on fluconazole, but meningitis progressed to death, showing the gravity of such an opportunistic infection. We emphasize, that rapid monitoring tests and treatment based on drug sensitivity test are required.