Central Nervous System Infections as a Cause of an Altered Mental Status? What is the Pathogen Growing in Your Central Nervous System? - 21/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.emc.2010.03.002
Sharon E. Mace, MD a, b, c, d, e, ⁎ 
a Department of Emergency Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
b Emergency Medicine Residency Program, MetroHealth Medical Center/Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
c Pediatric Education/Quality Improvement, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
d Observation Unit, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
e Rapid Response Team, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
Emergency Services Institute, Cleveland Clinic, E19, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195.Résumé |
There are several central nervous system (CNS) infections (meningitis, encephalitis, and brain abscess), any of which may present with an altered level of consciousness. Because CNS infections can have a devastating outcome, it is important to recognize the presence of a CNS infection and begin treatment as soon as possible because early appropriate therapy may, in some cases, limit morbidity and mortality.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Central nervous system, Pathogens, Altered mental status, Infections
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Vol 28 - N° 3
P. 535-570 - août 2010 Retour au numéro
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