| Spinal cord infections. | |
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PMID: 23186895 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Spinal cord infections pose urgent diagnostic and management issues. This article outlines a clinical approach to potential spinal cord infection based on demographic risk factors and both central nervous system (CNS) and extra-CNS clinical clues. The spectrum of disease in vulnerable patient groups, such as transplant and chemotherapy recipients, patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus, and international travelers, is discussed. Serologic and cerebrospinal fluid investigations for bacterial, viral, and parasitic spinal cord infections are outlined with accompanying characteristic magnetic resonance imaging and other images. Clinical, epidemiologic, and initial management strategies for important spinal cord infections conclude the discussion. |
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Megan B Richie; Amy A Pruitt |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2012-10-23 |
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Title: Neurologic clinics Volume: 31 ISSN: 1557-9875 ISO Abbreviation: Neurol Clin Publication Date: 2013 Feb |
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Created Date: 2012-11-28 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8219232 Medline TA: Neurol Clin Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 19-53 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Department of Neurology, University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. |
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