A 26-year-old female (AIDS) develops cryptococcal meningitis

A 26-year-old female with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) develops cryptococcal meningitis. She refuses all intravenous medication. Which antifungal agent can be given orally to treat the meningeal infection?

a. Ketoconazole
b. Amphotericin B
c. Fluconazole
d. Nystatin

Ans:

c. Fluconazole