Neurologic presentations of fungal infections.
Fungal infections of the central nervous system (CNS) have a high rate of morbidity and mortality caused by several factors. Most importantly, the last three decades have witnessed a rising prevalence of susceptible hosts from the growing numbers of organ transplants, chemotherapy patients, and intensive care unit hospitalizations. Knowledge of CNS fungal infections including their symptoms and signs, required diagnostic studies, and treatment methods is imperative for all neurologists. This article provides an overview of the clinical features and laboratory findings of the major mycoses affecting the CNS and a focus on their neurologic presentations.
Rauchway
Amy C
AC
Department of Neurology & Psychiatry, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, 1438 South Grand Boulevard, St Louis, MO 63104, USA. rauchway@slu.edu
Husain
Sameea
S
Selhorst
John B
JB
D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology; D020314:Central Nervous System Fungal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans