Imaging of Herpesvirus Infections of the CNS.

Journal Article (Review)

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.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.

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Duke Authors

Provenzale, James Michael

Cited Authors

Soares, BP; Provenzale, JM

Published Date

January 2016

Published In

Ajr. American Journal of Roentgenology

Volume / Issue

206 / 1

Start / End Page

39 - 48

PubMed ID

26700334

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

1546-3141

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0361-803X

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.2214/ajr.15.15314

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