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Cryptococcal meningitis is a life-threatening disease in HIV and other immunocompromised patients. Fluconazole resistance contributes to relapse and treatment failure in some cases. Clinical management uses induction with amphotericin B + flucytosine then fluconazole consolidation. Laboratories monitor susceptibility; discovery of ERG11 changes or aneuploidy may explain clinical relapse. Public health programs in endemic regions prioritize early diagnosis and antifungal availability. Therapeutic choices adapt when resistance is documented, with higher-intensity regimens used if needed.