Herpetic infections have plagued humanity for thousands of years, but only recently have
advances in antiviral medications and supportive treatments equipped physicians to combat …

Objective: To define clinical characteristics, causative organisms, and outcome, and
evaluate trends in epidemiology and outcome of brain abscesses over the past 60 years …

Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with encephalitis were prepared by an
Expert Panel of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. The guidelines are intended for …

Objective: To determine the presence and kinetics of antibodies against synaptic proteins in
patients with herpes simplex virus encephalitis (HSE). Methods: Retrospective analysis of 44 …

Background Toxoplasmosis is worldwide distributed zoonotic infection disease with medical
importance in immunocompromised patients, pregnant women and congenitally infected …

Our understanding of brain abscesses has increased by meta-analysis on clinical
characteristics, ancillary investigations, and treatment modalities. Prognosis has improved …

Alpha herpesviruses infect the vertebrate nervous system resulting in either mild recurrent
lesions in mucosal epithelia or fatal encephalitis. Movement of virions within the nervous …

Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is an uncommon but serious condition with significant
morbidity and mortality. The prognosis of SEA is highly dependent on the timeliness of its …

To gain access to the brain, a so-called immune-privileged organ due to its physical
separation from the blood stream, pathogens and particularly viruses have been selected …

Background: Checklists can standardize patient care, reduce errors, and improve health
outcomes. For meningitis in resource-limited settings, with high patient loads and limited …