Central Nervous System Infections

Microbiol Spectr. 2016 Jun;4(3). doi: 10.1128/microbiolspec.DMIH2-0012-2015.

Abstract

This chapter provides an overview of infectious syndromes, pathogens, and diagnostic testing modalities for central nervous system infections in the immunocompromised host.

MeSH terms

  • Bacterial Infections / diagnosis
  • Central Nervous System Infections / diagnosis*
  • Cross Infection / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Immunocompromised Host*
  • Mycoses / diagnosis
  • Parasitic Diseases / diagnosis
  • Prion Diseases / diagnosis
  • Prognosis
  • Virus Diseases / diagnosis