Study the utility of cryptococcal latex agglutination test in HIV-positive and negative patients suspected of having cryptococcal meningitis and compare with india ink preparation and fungal culture

Among the non-tuberculous causes of meningitis, cryptococcal meningitis tops the list with prevalence around five percent in India. The present study was carried out to compare latex agglutination test with India Ink Preparation and fungal culture admitted to a tertiary care hospital.