CNS fungal infections: A review

CNS fungal infections: A review

•CNS fungal diseases have become increasingly common due to immunosuppressive therapies, transplantation, and HIV/AIDS.•Several therapies increasingly employed for neurological conditions may predispose to fungal disease.•CNS fungal disorders may present in variegate fashion and are often difficult...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of the neurological sciences 2021-03, Vol.422, p.117325-117325, Article 117325
Hauptverfasser: Nathan, Cody L., Emmert, Brian E., Nelson, Ernest, Berger, Joseph R.
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Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Antifungal Agents - therapeutic use
Candida
Central Nervous System Fungal Infections - diagnosis
Central Nervous System Fungal Infections - epidemiology
Central Nervous System Fungal Infections - therapy
Cryptococcus
Fungal meningitis
Histoplasmosis
Humans
Mucormycosis
Zygomycetes
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Zusammenfassung:•CNS fungal diseases have become increasingly common due to immunosuppressive therapies, transplantation, and HIV/AIDS.•Several therapies increasingly employed for neurological conditions may predispose to fungal disease.•CNS fungal disorders may present in variegate fashion and are often difficult to diagnosis and treat.•Clinical, laboratory and radiographic features of these infections are valuable in establishing their diagnosis.
ISSN:0022-510X
1878-5883
DOI:10.1016/j.jns.2021.117325