Table 2.
Clinical Variables of Patients With Coccidioidal Meningitis–Associated Cerebrovascular Accidents, by Receipt of Corticosteroids
| Variable | Receipt of Corticosteroids | No Corticosteroids | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| (n = 15) | (n = 3) | ||
| Age, y, median (range) | 74 (63–91) | 64 (63–70) | .63 |
| Sex, male, No. (%) | 12 (80) | 3 (100) | >.99 |
| Concurrent hydrocephalus | 1 | 2 | … |
| Second CVAa | 1 | 3 | .0049 |
| Complications attributed to corticosteroidsb | 3 | NA | … |
| Clinical worsening of meningitis attributed to steroids | 0 | NA | … |
Abbreviations: CVA, cardiovascular accident; NA, not applicable.
aSecond vascular events occurred 4 days following corticosteroid therapy in the treated patient, and 9, 10, and 15 days following the first event in the untreated group.
bOne case each of: hyperglycemia, avascular necrosis of tibia, and superimposed bacterial infection.