Central Nervous System Infections

Topics covered in this module:

Meningitis (viral and bacterial)

Encephalitis (HSV, VZV, WNV)

Focal CNS infections (brain abscess, spinal epidural abscess)

Written by Ramee Younes, MD

Sources: MKSAP 17, UptoDate, CDC.gov, Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy. Illustrations by Ashley Becerra, other images as credited.