Central Nervous System Infections - 15/08/18

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Infections of the nervous system are potential life-threatening and are caused by pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Prompt recognition and treatment of a central nervous system (CNS) infection is crucial for patient survival, as these infections have a high morbidity and mortality. CNS infections include meningitis, encephalitis, and brain abscesses. This article seeks to detail the etiology, clinical course, diagnostic challenges, and treatment of CNS infections organized by infectious agent.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Meningitis, Encephalitis, Toxoplasmosis, Tuberculosis, Prions, Cryptococcus
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Vol 45 - N° 3
P. 505-518 - septembre 2018 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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