Immunocompromised hosts are susceptible to a wide range of neurologic infections, which include both opportunistic infections and those typically found in normal hosts. The risk for particular infections is related to a number of factors including the type of immune…
Herpes Simplex Encephalitis Clinical Vignette An independent 74-year-old man left a family wedding reception early because he did not feel well; he complained of mild nausea and general malaise. His daughter called the next day, and when he did not…
Common Syndromes Bacterial Meningitis Clinical Vignette A 19-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with confusion, lethargy, and neck stiffness. Her dorm mates reported that she had experienced upper respiratory symptoms for 3 or 4 days before presentation. She had…