Central nervous system infections in the compromised host: A diagnostic approach

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作者
Cunha, BA [1 ]
机构
[1] Winthrop Univ Hosp, Div Infect Dis, Mineola, NY 11501 USA
[2] SUNY Stony Brook, Sch Med, Stony Brook, NY 11794 USA
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10.1016/S0891-5520(05)70160-4
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R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
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100102 ;
摘要
This article reviews the clinical approach to compromised hosts with central nervous system infections and emphasizes the need for specific therapy based on the demonstration of the infecting microorganism in the cerebrospinal fluid or brain parenchyma.
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