Infections in Neurosurgery

A succinct reference source for the most common infections of the central nervous system which may be encountered in clinical practice. Sample chapter topics include: -Bacterial brain abscess -Subdural empyema -Infections of the spinal canal and vertebral column -Surgical prophylaxis -Meningitis -AIDS -Fungal and parasitic infections The authors also discuss modern techniques for diagnosis which include MRI, molecular biological testing such as the polymerase chain reaction, and minimally invasive neurosurgery.