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CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM INFECTIONS
Ramy H. Elshaboury, Christina Koutsari, Sarah E. Valiante, Amir M. Mohareb
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Central nervous system (CNS) infections encompass a range of conditions including meningitis, meningoencephalitis, encephalitis, brain abscesses, and shunt infections. The chapter emphasizes the importance of recognizing the signs and symptoms of bacterial meningitis, which can include fever, nuchal rigidity, and altered mental status. It also details the diagnostic procedures necessary for confirming bacterial meningitis, such as CSF examination and culture, and discusses the common pathogens involved in these infections.
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