MYCOSES of the brain, spinal cord, and meninges which may result in ENCEPHALITIS; MENINGITIS, FUNGAL; MYELITIS; BRAIN ABSCESS; and EPIDURAL ABSCESS. Certain types of fungi may produce disease in immunologically normal hosts, while others are classified as opportunistic pathogens, causing illness primarily in immunocompromised individuals (e.g., ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME).

Synonyms: Fungal Infection, CNS, Mycoses, Central Nervous System, Central Nervous System Mycoses, CNS Fungal Infection, Central Nervous System Fungal Infections, Infection, CNS Fungal, Infections, CNS Fungal, Fungal Infections, Central Nervous System, Infections, Fungal, Central Nervous System, CNS Fungal Infections, Fungal Infections, CNS