Cryptococcal meningitis: Zikhona Mboto's story

Every year, about 180,000 people die from HIV-related cryptococcal meningitis, but over 70% of people can survive if they receive early and optimal treatment.
Zikhona Mboto was a cryptococcal meningitis patient. She shares how treatment saved her life.
At DNDi, we’re working to improve access to life-saving treatments for cryptococcal meningitis.
Read more: dndi.org/disea...
Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) is a collaborative, patients' needs-driven, non-profit drug research and development (R&D) organization that is developing new treatments for neglected diseases. dndi.org

[@sambiliben]

My mum in law has been diagnosed with the same.. But she confused and can't speak and has little memory. Is this reversible? She's 66 and diabetic, hypertensive and has high blood pressure.

[@DNDiConnect]

Thanks for your message, and so sorry to hear this. You can find out more about cryptococcal meningitis and current treatments here: dndi.org/diseases/cryptococcal-meningitis/facts/ We suggest you reach out to your healthcare provider for specific treatment advice for your mother-in-law.

[@southerncharmrefinishing1175]

Did she survive? My dad who is 68 currently battling this awful disease and the outlook is very grim at this point.