Imaging of Herpesvirus Infections of the CNS.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
OBJECTIVE: Herpesviridae are a family of DNA viruses remarkable for their ability to both promote acute infection and enter a latent phase with potential of reactivation. Herpes infections are ubiquitous throughout the human life span, regardless of the degree of immunocompetence. CONCLUSION: We review the virology and clinical manifestations of each herpesvirus, with emphasis on recent advances in knowledge and characteristic neuroimaging findings important for diagnosis and appropriate clinical management.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Soares, BP; Provenzale, JM
Published Date
- January 2016
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 206 / 1
Start / End Page
- 39 - 48
PubMed ID
- 26700334
Pubmed Central ID
- 26700334
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1546-3141
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.2214/AJR.15.15314
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States