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Central Nervous System Infection
Research by B.M. Greenberg and colleagues in central nervous system infection provides new insights
February 24th, 2009
According to recent research from the United States, "Infections of the central nervous system are a frequent cause for admission to the intensive care unit (ICU). These infections can be the reason for presentation to a hospital or a complication of an injury or surgical procedure." "Diagnosing these infections can be very challenging, given the relative paucity of tests with high sensitivity and specificity. Regardless, identifying and treating the underlying cause remains the primary objective in each of these cases, but management of complications is the most common reason for ICU admission. Frequent complications include increased Intracranial pressure, stroke,...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-02-24)
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