Fungal infections of the nervous system: clinical and imaging features
Evidence-based neurology checklist on fungal infections of the nervous system: clinical and imaging features: Presentations Brain abscess Meningitis Meningoencephalitis Spinal cord infection Focal masses Stroke Vasculitis Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) Arachnoiditis Magnetic…
Presentations
- Brain abscess
- Meningitis
- Meningoencephalitis
- Spinal cord infection
- Focal masses
- Stroke
- Vasculitis
- Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS)
- Arachnoiditis
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): features
References
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