Central nervous system infections

Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2009 Feb;27(1):89-100, ix. doi: 10.1016/j.emc.2008.07.004.

Abstract

Central nervous system infections have long been recognized as among the most devastating of diseases. This article describes the changing pattern and epidemiology of a variety of common central nervous system infections, including meningitis, encephalitis, and brain abscesses, and reviews pathophysiology and the most current approach to clinical diagnosis, treatment, and disposition from the emergency physician perspective.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
  • Central Nervous System Infections / complications
  • Central Nervous System Infections / diagnosis*
  • Central Nervous System Infections / epidemiology
  • Central Nervous System Infections / therapy*
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Emergency Service, Hospital
  • Humans
  • Neurologic Examination
  • Outcome Assessment, Health Care

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Antiviral Agents