ASM Press Viral Encephalitis in Humans

Product Description Designed to assist clinicians in the diagnosis and therapy of patients with suspected viral encephalitis. • Presents information according to the clinical and epidemiological information available at the time of presentation of the patients rather than according to principles of viral taxonomy. • Emphasizes neuropathological descriptions and pathogenesis concepts, reflecting the authors’ belief that an understanding of pathogenesis facilitates the diagnostic process and is central to therapeutic intervention. • Covers the full range of human encephalitis/encephalopathy, including HIV/AIDS, prion diseases, and smallpox. This title is published by the American Society for Microbiology Press and distributed by Taylor and Francis in rest of world territories. From the Back Cover Assists clinicians in the diagnosis and therapy of patients with suspected viral encephalitis, from presentation to long–term outcomes. Summarizes the current position on related issues such as prevention. Organized according to principles of viral taxonomy. Oriented toward the primary care and emergency medicine physicians who first encounter the patient presenting with signs of encephalitis, as well as consultants in infectious diseases and neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry.