Viral Infections Of The Nervous System

Author : Alan Jackson
Publisher : Springer
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Release : 2014-09-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 3034807457

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Viral Infections of the Human Nervous System by Alan Jackson Pdf

Viral infections of the nervous system are important because they are associated with high morbidity and mortality. A variety of pathogenetic mechanisms are involved in these infections and an understanding of the pathogenesis is essential in understanding the diagnostic and clinical management aspects of the disease. Specialized investigations are often necessary for definitive diagnosis, although a presumptive diagnosis should often be suspected on the basis of the clinical features. Many of the chapters in this book are written by neurologists who are experts in basic science research of their topic in addition to active clinical practice in their specialty.

Author : W. Michael Scheld,Richard J. Whitley,Christina M. Marra
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 978 pages
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Release : 2004
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0781743273

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Infections of the Central Nervous System by W. Michael Scheld,Richard J. Whitley,Christina M. Marra Pdf

The "gold standard" clinical reference on central nervous system infections is now in its thoroughly revised, updated Third Edition. More than 70 leading experts provide comprehensive, current information on all infections—both neural-specific and systemic—that involve the central nervous system. This edition includes new information on botulinum toxin as a biological weapon and a therapeutic agent, neurologic effects of viruses causing hemorrhagic fevers, and infections that have recently become more prevalent or been found in new geographic locations. The updated coverage of therapeutics includes AIDS/HIV medications and other antiviral drugs, new antifungal medications, and vaccinations against Lyme disease and bacterial meningitis.

Author : Fabrice Chretien,Kum Thong Wong,Leroy R. Sharer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 850 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781119467793

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Infections of the Central Nervous System by Fabrice Chretien,Kum Thong Wong,Leroy R. Sharer Pdf

Der neue Band aus der Reihe International Society of Neuropathology wurde anlässlich der British Medical Association (BMA) Awards 2019 wärmstens empfohlen. Die Herausgeber sind Experten des Fachgebiets und beschreiben Infektionen des Nervensystems mit ihren klinischen, pathologischen und genetischen Eigenheiten. Auch seltene Erkrankungen werden in übersichtlichen Kapiteln erläutert, zusammen mit Definitionen, mikrobiologischen Eigenschaften, Epidemiologie, klinischen Ausprägungen, Labortests, Pathologie, Genetik und Behandlungsoptionen.

Author : W. Michael Scheld,Richard J. Whitley,Christina M. Marra
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 928 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781469883663

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Infections of the Central Nervous System by W. Michael Scheld,Richard J. Whitley,Christina M. Marra Pdf

Tap into the gold standard on central nervous system infections: Infections of the Central Nervous System, 4e is now fully revised and updated to accommodate the wealth of new CNS information discovered over the past decade. More than 90 leading experts contribute chapters, providing comprehensive, up-to-date information. With a broad scope and thorough detail, the text addresses pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and therapy of various CNS infections and related conditions. Features: Every chapter has been extensively revised and updated, nearly half with new author teams NEW chapter on acute encephalitis NEW clinical information on treatment of tuberculosis, non-tubercular mycobacterial infections, brain abscess, and Lyme disease NEW color design and color images Numerous diagrams, figures, tables, illustrations and photographs demonstrate the content Evidence-based references

Author : Alan C. Jackson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783034804257

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Viral Infections of the Human Nervous System by Alan C. Jackson Pdf

Viral infections of the nervous system are important because they are associated with high morbidity and mortality. A variety of pathogenetic mechanisms are involved in these infections and an understanding of the pathogenesis is essential in understanding the diagnostic and clinical management aspects of the disease. Specialized investigations are often necessary for definitive diagnosis, although a presumptive diagnosis should often be suspected on the basis of the clinical features. Many of the chapters in this book are written by neurologists who are experts in basic science research of their topic in addition to active clinical practice in their specialty.

Author : Richard T. Johnson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1982-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 060800426X

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Viral Infections of the Nervous System by Richard T. Johnson Pdf

Author : Carol Shoshkes Reiss
Publisher : Springer
Page : 557 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783319331898

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Neurotropic Viral Infections by Carol Shoshkes Reiss Pdf

This second edition is a comprehensive study of the viruses that affect the brain and the central nervous system. Along with a focus on the viruses themselves, it addresses the diseases they cause, current treatments and preventive measures. Also discussed are the unique aspects of how viruses cause disease and why certain hosts are more susceptible (e.g., polymorphisms, age, co-morbidities). Because there are 29 cutting edge chapters, written by experts in the fields, Neurotropic Viral Infections has been divided into two separate volumes. Volume 1, Neurotropic RNA Viruses, includes 14 chapters on RNA viruses that cause human disease of the central nervous system ranging from Bornavirus to polio to West Nile. Volume 2, Neurotropic Retroviruses, DNA Viruses, Immunity and Transmission, includes 15 chapters divided into two parts. Part 1 includes 7 chapters on retroviruses and DNA viruses that cause human disease of the central nervous system ranging from HIV to varicella zoster virus. Part 2 includes chapters on transmission of these viruses by transplantation, bites by bats and insects, clinical management of the infections, and beneficial uses of attenuated viruses. Neurotropic Viral Infections is a unique resource, bridging basic, clinical, and translational approaches.​

Author : R. Ahmed,Irvin Chen
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 754 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015041993448

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Persistent Viral Infections by R. Ahmed,Irvin Chen Pdf

Persistent Viral Infections Edited by Rafi Ahmed Emory Vaccine Center, Atlanta, USA and Irvin S. Y. Chen UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, USA During the past decade much of our attention has focused on diseases associated with viral persistence. Major breakthroughs in immunology, and the advent of molecular approaches to study pathogenesis have increased our understanding of the complex virus-host interactions that occur during viral persistence. Persistent Viral Infections focuses on: * The pathogenesis and immunology of chronic infections * Animal models that provide, or have the potential to provide, major insights This volume will be essential reading for virologists, immunologists, oncologists and neurologists.

Author : Ann Arvin,Gabriella Campadelli-Fiume,Edward Mocarski,Patrick S. Moore,Bernard Roizman,Richard Whitley,Koichi Yamanishi
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 1325 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2007-08-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781139461641

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Human Herpesviruses by Ann Arvin,Gabriella Campadelli-Fiume,Edward Mocarski,Patrick S. Moore,Bernard Roizman,Richard Whitley,Koichi Yamanishi Pdf

This comprehensive account of the human herpesviruses provides an encyclopedic overview of their basic virology and clinical manifestations. This group of viruses includes human simplex type 1 and 2, Epstein–Barr virus, Kaposi's Sarcoma-associated herpesvirus, cytomegalovirus, HHV6A, 6B and 7, and varicella-zoster virus. The viral diseases and cancers they cause are significant and often recurrent. Their prevalence in the developed world accounts for a major burden of disease, and as a result there is a great deal of research into the pathophysiology of infection and immunobiology. Another important area covered within this volume concerns antiviral therapy and the development of vaccines. All these aspects are covered in depth, both scientifically and in terms of clinical guidelines for patient care. The text is illustrated generously throughout and is fully referenced to the latest research and developments.

Author : Larry Ernest Davis,Peter G. E. Kennedy
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Central nervous system
ISBN : UOM:39015042574577

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Infectious Diseases of the Nervous System by Larry Ernest Davis,Peter G. E. Kennedy Pdf

This is a current review of neurological infections and management options.

Author : R.T. Johnson,G. Lyon
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789400912434

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Virus Infections and the Developing Nervous System by R.T. Johnson,G. Lyon Pdf

Author : Steven Specter,Mauro Bendinelli,Herman Friedman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781468458862

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Neuropathogenic Viruses and Immunity by Steven Specter,Mauro Bendinelli,Herman Friedman Pdf

There has been a tremendous increase in interest in the neuropathogenicity of viruses during the past decade as we have come to recognize that the human immunodeficiency virus, which causes the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), can infect glial cells and cause neurological disease. Yet this increase has not been limited to AIDS but has extended to viruses that infect either or both the central and peripheral nervous systems. The changes examined here include both neurological and psychological diseases or syndromes. Moreover, the chapters in this volume review the interaction of the host immune system with the viruses examined and how such interactions may increase or decrease the neuropatho genicity of the viruses. Questions regarding viral neuropathogenesis include: (I) What is the mode of transmission of virus to the nervous system? (2) What types of cells are infected, and do they contain receptors for the virus? (3) What is the extent of damage that results from viral infection? (4) What are the immunologic mecha nisms by which damage is mediated or limited? Many of these questions remain unanswered, but this volume delves into efforts to provide some answers.

Author : Georg Gosztonyi
Publisher : Springer
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 3662103575

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The Mechanisms of Neuronal Damage in Virus Infections of the Nervous System by Georg Gosztonyi Pdf

It has been recognized that viruses can induce neuronal damage by a variety of mechanisms. This volume summarizes, for the first time, the various ways that neurons can degenerate under the influence of viral infection, ranging from acute necrosis and virus-induced apoptosis to chronic damage in persistent infections. The mechanisms of neuronal latency are dealt with as well. The volume also includes chapters that review the chronic damage caused by viral proteins that interfere with differentiated functions of the neuron, including signaling by neurotransmitters and signal transduction by trophic factors. Other chapters deal with the controversial role of cellular immune reactions, which may be helpful in controlling infection, but may also be detrimental to the host nervous system. The specific mechanisms of damage involved in retroviral infections and in prion diseases of the nervous system are reviewed, and finally how autoimmune diseases can lead to neuronal damage.

Author : David Schlossberg
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781461396987

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Infections of the Nervous System by David Schlossberg Pdf

Dr. David Schlossberg presents his fifth volume in the series Clinical Topics in Infectious Disease, Infections of the Nervous System. This edited monograph brings together the leading authorities in infectious disease, neurology, and radiology to review the diagnosis and treatment of all major neurological infections. Topics covered include meningitis; acute CNS inflammation; infections of CNS shunts; brain and spinal epidural abscesses; the cerebellum and CNS infection; post-infection complications and syndromes; acute viral encephalitis; neurodegenerative peripheral nerve diseases; myelitis; CNS tuberculosis; cryptococcal, fungal, and parasitic infections; neurosyphilis, AIDS; Lyme disease; diagnostic imaging of CNS infection and inflammation; and evaluation of spinal fluid.

Author : Karen L. Roos,Allan R. Tunkel
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2010-03-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780444520159

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Bacterial Infections of the Central Nervous System by Karen L. Roos,Allan R. Tunkel Pdf

Bacterial Infections of the Central Nervous System aims to provide information useful to physicians taking care of patients with bacterial infections in the central nervous system (CNS), which can lead to morbidity and mortality. The increased number of patients suffering from this infection has led to the development of vaccines and antibiotics. Comprised of four chapters, the book explains the general approach to patients with bacterial CNS infection. It also discusses various CNS infection concepts and terms. These include the characteristic neuroimaging appearance of specific bacterial infections, the limitations of neuroimaging, the cerebrospinal fluid analysis, the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of bacterial CNS infections, the developments of specific adjunctive strategies, and the principles of antimicrobial therapy. It also includes discussions on various diseases that target the CNS, such as meningitis, focal CNS infections, neurological complications of endocarditis, suppurative venous sinus thrombosis, infections in the neurosurgical patient, and CNS diseases caused by selected infectious agents and toxins. This book will serve as a guide for clinical physicians who have patients suffering from bacterial CNS infection.