title: Infections of the nervous system.
abstract: This article surveys common causes and pathologic features of nervous system infections within the general population. Special consideration is given to infections in people with the HIV virus.
authors.affiliation: Neuropathology Laboratory, Department of Pathology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 75235-9073, USA.
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Rushing
authors.forename: D K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Burns
mesh_terms: D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000473:pathology*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004660:Encephalitis / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008581:Meningitis / Q000473:pathology*