Other Infections
Others Infection
Parasitic infections of the central nervous system occur when an animal or plant parasite invades the human body and gains access to the CNS. The range of parasitic infections that affect humans is extensive. Significant changes in the epidemiology of fungal infections have developed in recent years with the increased number of immunosuppressed patients, an increase in the survival of critical care patients (premature infants and critically ill children), and an increase in immigration from underdeveloped countries. Presentation depends on site of lesion . Treatment option medical or surgical.
Common Types
- Aspergillosis
- Histoplasmosis
- Candidiasis
- Coccidiomycosis
- Cysticercosis
- Toxoplasmosis
- Echinococcus (Hydatid Disease)
- Amebic Encephalitis