Cytokines and chemokines are proteins that coordinate the immune response throughout
the body. The dysregulation of cytokines and chemokines is a central feature in the …

Brain abscess is a focal pyogenic infection of the brain's parenchyma. The most frequent
intracranial locations (in descending order of frequency) are: frontal–temporal, frontal …

Significant advances in the diagnosis and management of bacterial brain abscess over the
past several decades have improved the expected outcome of a disease once regarded as …

Despite remarkable progress in prevention and treatment, infectious diseases affecting the
central nervous system remain an important source of morbidity and mortality, particularly in …

A key clinical responsibility of the emergency physician is to consider the “worst case
scenario” for a given chief complaint. When it comes to infections of the central nervous …

Purpose Pott's puffy tumor (PPT) is a rare clinical entity characterized by osteomyelitis of the
frontal bone with subperiosteal abscess collection. The frequency of reported cases of PPT …

Rhinocerebral mucormycosis (RCM) may result in severe intracranial ischemic and
hemorrhagic lesions. Both computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging …

Purpose To describe the presentation and management of bacterial brain abscess and
subdural empyema in adults treated at two tertiary centers. In addition, to identify factors that …

Fungal infections of the central nervous system (CNS) pose a threat to especially
immunocompromised patients and their development is primarily determined by the immune …

PURPOSE OF REVIEW Brain abscesses and spinal epidural abscesses are serious,
potentially life-threatening infections of the central nervous system. This article outlines the …