Viruses are a common cause of central nervous system (CNS) infections with many host,
agent, and environmental factors influencing the expression of viral diseases. Viruses can …

Background. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is becoming more common in diagnostic
laboratories. In some instances, its value has been established. In other cases, assays exist …

Viral infections of the central nervous system (CNS) occur infrequently and most often result
in relatively benign self-limited disease. Nevertheless, CNS infections have tremendous …

IN THIS review, we will focus on recent develop-ments in the treatment of viral infections of
the nervous system. Our emphasis is predominantly on recent advances and new …

OBJECTIVE: Epidemiological studies have shown that most central nervous system (CNS)
infections are viral. The objective of this study is to contribute to the knowledge base …

Three patients with viral infections of the central nervous system (CNS) were evaluated on
an inpatient infectious diseases consultation service within a two-week period. These cases …

Emerging viral infections of the nervous system represent a major global public health
concern in the 21st century. They are caused primarily by RNA viruses and are mostly …

Viral infections of the central nervous system (CNS) in humans are uncommon, not because
viruses lack neuroinvasive potential, but because access to the CNS is prevented by various …

In 1987 I had the pleasant task of reviewing the precursor of this book, which was called
Viral Encephalitis: Pathology, Diagnosis and Management. The strongly positive tone of that …

Background Central nervous system (CNS) viral infections are an important cause of
morbidity and mortality. No data are available regarding their epidemiology in Qatar. Design …