Encephalitis is a severe inflammatory disorder of the brain with many possible causes and a
complex differential diagnosis. Advances in autoimmune encephalitis research in the past …

Early-onset sepsis remains a common and serious problem for neonates, especially preterm
infants. Group B streptococcus (GBS) is the most common etiologic agent, while Escherichia …

Background Comprehensive data on the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) profile in patients with
COVID-19 and neurological involvement from large-scale multicenter studies are missing so …

The critical nature of the microbiology laboratory in infectious disease diagnosis calls for a
close, positive working relationship between the physician/advanced practice provider and …

Herpetic infections have plagued humanity for thousands of years, but only recently have
advances in antiviral medications and supportive treatments equipped physicians to combat …

Background. Encephalitis continues to result in substantial morbidity and mortality
worldwide. Advances in diagnosis and management have been limited, in part, by a lack of …

The critical role of the microbiology laboratory in infectious disease diagnosis calls for a
close, positive working relationship between the physician and the microbiologists who …

Encephalitis, inflammation of the brain, is most commonly caused by a viral infection
(especially herpes simplex virus [HSV] type 1 in the UK) although autoimmune causes, such …

Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with encephalitis were prepared by an
Expert Panel of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. The guidelines are intended for …

In the 1980s the outcome of patients with herpes simplex encephalitis was shown to be
dramatically improved with aciclovir treatment. Delays in starting treatment, particularly …