What is the Epidemiology of Cryptococcal Meningitis?
Globally, cryptococcal meningitis causes an estimated 220,000 cases annually, resulting in approximately 180,000 deaths. The burden is highest in sub-Saharan Africa, accounting for about 75% of cases. The disease is also prevalent in Southeast Asia and Latin America. The incidence has declined in regions where antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV is widely available.
