Peripheral Nervous System Manifestations of Infectious Diseases

Peripheral Nervous System Manifestations of Infectious Diseases

Infectious causes of peripheral nervous system (PNS) disease are underrecognized but potentially treatable. Heightened awareness educed by advanced understanding of the presentations and management of these infections can aid diagnosis and facilitate treatment. In this review, we discuss the clinica...

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Published in:Neurohospitalist Vol. 4; no. 4; pp. 230 - 240
Main Authors: Brizzi, Kate T., Lyons, Jennifer L.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01-10-2014
Subjects:
Reviews
antivirals
neuropathy
radiculopathy
peripheral nervous system
infectious disease
antibiotics
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Summary:Infectious causes of peripheral nervous system (PNS) disease are underrecognized but potentially treatable. Heightened awareness educed by advanced understanding of the presentations and management of these infections can aid diagnosis and facilitate treatment. In this review, we discuss the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of common bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections that affect the PNS. We additionally detail PNS side effects of some frequently used antimicrobial agents.
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ISSN:1941-8744
1941-8752
DOI:10.1177/1941874414535215