Emerging and Reemerging Neurologic Infections. (October 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chow, Felicia C.; Glaser, Carol A.
• Other Names: Lyons Jennifer guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: Neurohospitalist. Volume 4:Number 4(2014:Oct.)
• Page Start: 173
• Page End: 184
• Publication Date: 2014-10
• Subjects: neurologic infections -- central nervous system infections -- encephalitis -- meningitis -- infectious diseases -- emerging pathogens; Nervous system -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Neurology -- Periodicals; 616.8
• DOI: 10.1177/1941874414540685
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1941-8744

Abstract

The list of emerging and reemerging pathogens that cause neurologic disease is expanding. Various factors, including population growth and a rise in international travel, have contributed to the spread of pathogens to previously nonendemic regions. Recent advances in diagnostic methods have led to the identification of novel pathogens responsible for infections of the central nervous system. Furthermore, new issues have arisen surrounding established infections, particularly in an increasingly immunocompromised population due to advances in the treatment of rheumatologic disease and in transplant medicine.