Abstract
Immunosuppression due to therapy after transplantation or associated with HIV infection increases susceptibility to various central nervous system (CNS) infections. This article discusses how immunosuppression modifies the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of selected parasitic CNS infections, with a focus on toxoplasmosis, Chagas disease, neurocysticercosis, schistosomiasis, and strongyloidiasis.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Central Nervous System Infections / diagnosis
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Central Nervous System Infections / etiology
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Central Nervous System Infections / immunology
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Central Nervous System Infections / parasitology*
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Humans
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Immunocompromised Host*
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Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects
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Parasitic Diseases / diagnosis
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Parasitic Diseases / etiology
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Parasitic Diseases / immunology*