title: Laboratory investigation of fungal infections of the central nervous system.
abstract: While fungal infections of the central nervous system (CNS) are relatively rare, fungal pathogens are increasingly being recognized as an important etiology of CNS infections, particularly amongst the growing immunocompromized population. In this paper we aim to provide a practical approach to the diagnosis of fungal infections of the CNS, review some of the diagnostic methods currently available and discuss diagnosis of certain pathogens of particular interest to the practicing neurologist.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, USA.
authors.forename: John A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.forename: Daniel J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Costello
authors.forename: Nagagopal
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Venna
mesh_terms: D000946:Antigens, Fungal; D020314:Central Nervous System Fungal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology; D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000946:Antigens, Fungal