Neurobrucellosis

Introduction: Historical preview.- Human brucellosis and its complications. Cranial and intracranial brucellosis: Scalp and cranium.- Epi- and sub-dural brucellar empyema.- Brucella meningitis.- Brucella encephalitis.- Brucella abscess and granuloma of the brain.- Cerebro-vascular involvement in neurobrucellossis and mycotic aneurysms.- Brucella psychosis.- Radiological appearance of brucellosis of the brain and its coverings. Spinal brucellosis: Brucellar spondylitis as a complication of brucellosis.- Clinical presentation of vertebral brucellosis.- Imaging of vertebral brucellosis.- Epi- and sub-dural spinal brucellosis.- Intra medullary brucellosis. Peripheral and Cranial nerves: Brucella Polyradiculoneuritis.- Cranial nerve involvement in Brucellosis.- Laboratory studies in neuro-brucellosis.- Standard and new procedures. Therapy of neuro-brucellosis: Medical therapy.- Surgical therapy.- Conclusions.

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• Radiologia
• Neurologia e neurofisiologia clínica
• Neurocirurgia
• Doenças e desvios

Brain;Central nervous system;Cranial nerves;Infection;Peripheral nerves;Spine;infectious diseases