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For each patient with papilledema, select the most likely diagnosis.
A ) Bacterial meningitis
B ) Cerebral infarction
C ) Cryptococcal meningitis
D ) Glioblastoma multiforme
E ) Herpes simplex encephalitis
F ) Hypertensive encephalopathy
G ) Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
H ) Intracerebral hemorrhage
I ) St. Louis encephalitis
7. A 25-year-old man with a history of intravenous drug use comes to the emergency department because of a progressive diffuse headache, generalized malaise, and low-grade fever for 2 months. During this period, he has had a poor appetite resulting in a 6.8-kg (15-lb) weight loss. His temperature is 38 C (100.4 F). Examination shows neck stiffness. Mental status examination shows no abnormalities. Cranial nerve examination shows weakness of the lateral rectus muscle on the right and bilateral papilledema. A CT scan of the head with and without contrast shows moderate ventricular enlargement. Examination of cerebrospinal fluid shows:
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C> I/V drug abuser (HIV==cryptococcal) 2 months history favours fungal meningitis
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