Infectious Diseases of the Brain and Spine: Parasitic and Other Atypical Transmissible Diseases.
Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am
; 32(2): 347-361, 2024 May.
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ABSTRACT
Atypical infections of the brain and spine caused by parasites occur in immunocompetent and immunosuppressed hosts, related to exposure and more prevalently in endemic regions. In the United States, the most common parasitic infections that lead to central nervous system manifestations include cysticercosis, echinococcosis, and toxoplasmosis, with toxoplasmosis being the most common opportunistic infection affecting patients with advanced HIV/AIDS. Another rare but devastating transmittable disease is prion disease, which causes rapidly progressive spongiform encephalopathies. Familiarity and understanding of various infectious agents are a crucial aspect of diagnostic neuroradiology, and recognition of unique features can aid timely diagnosis and treatment.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Parásitos
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Toxoplasmosis
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Enfermedades Transmisibles
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Encefalopatía Espongiforme Bovina
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Enfermedades por Prión
Límite:
Animals
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am
Asunto de la revista:
DIAGNOSTICO POR IMAGEM
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos