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Published in: Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports 6/2012

01-12-2012 | Infection (B Jubelt, Section Editor)

Infectious Myelitis

Authors: Cornelia Mihai, Burk Jubelt

Published in: Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports | Issue 6/2012

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Abstract

Infections are an uncommon but very important etiology of myelitis as a correct diagnosis would allow for timely treatment and recovery. The term “myelitis” is generally used to describe an inflammatory pathologic process affecting the spinal cord and causing an interruption of the ascending and descending pathways, and, therefore, partial or complete loss of function. The onset may be acute or subacute, and the etiology may be cumbersome to determine. This article will review the most recently published literature regarding the infectious agents causing myelitis with an emphasis on diagnosis and treatment.
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Metadata
Title
Infectious Myelitis
Authors
Cornelia Mihai
Burk Jubelt
Publication date
01-12-2012
Publisher
Current Science Inc.
Published in
Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports / Issue 6/2012
Print ISSN: 1528-4042
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6293
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11910-012-0306-3

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