<unk>  results from the infection of the meninges by fungi, most commonly cryptococcus. While cryptococcal meningitis occurs worldwide, other<unk>  are endemic to specific regions of the world.<unk>  usually affects immunocompromised patients like HIV patients and transplant recipients on chronic immunosuppression medications. The course of the disease is progressive and may lead to complications if a high dose long term treatment with antifungals are not initiated.
Fungal meningitis
Viral meningitis
Neoplastic meningitis
Tuberculous meningitis
Mollaret's meningitis
Japanese encephalitis
Herpes simplex encephalitis
Eastern equine encephalitis