Abstract
The central nervous system (CNS) and its covering membranes may become involved with a variety of infectious processes in the newborn infant. These infections may occur either in the intrauterine period or within days or weeks after birth with devastating effects on structure and function. In this chapter, infections of the CNS by viruses together with protozoan infections and related organisms are reviewed. Infections recently gaining interest, such as Zika virus, and some rare causes including mosquito-borne alphaviruses are also discussed. The emphasis is on the neuropathological, clinical, and neuroimaging features.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Volpe's Neurology of the Newborn |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 973-1049 |
Number of pages | 77 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780323508650 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780323428767 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 3 Nov 2017 |
Keywords
- CMV
- Congenital infection
- Protozoa
- TORCH
- Virus
- ZIKA