Viral, Protozoan, and Related Intracranial Infections

Linda S. de Vries*, Joseph J. Volpe

*Corresponding author for this work

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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 languageEnglish
Title of host publicationVolpe's Neurology of the Newborn
PublisherElsevier
Pages973-1049
Number of pages77
ISBN (Electronic)9780323508650
ISBN (Print)9780323428767
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 Nov 2017

Keywords

  • CMV
  • Congenital infection
  • Protozoa
  • TORCH
  • Virus
  • ZIKA

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