title: Central nervous system infections. Basic concepts.
abstract: Central nervous system infections have the potential to be very dangerous and life-threatening. Advances in the understanding and care of patients experiencing these infections have aided in their detection and treatment. Caring for these patients requires a thorough knowledge of the diseases as well as a holistic approach which encompasses the patient and family.
authors.affiliation: Staff Nurse, Brain Aneurysm/AVM Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: King
mesh_terms: D002494:Central Nervous System Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D009460:Neurologic Examination / Q000379:methods; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D012307:Risk Factors