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What Can We Learn and What Do We Need to Know Amidst the Iatrogenic Outbreak of Exserohilum Rostratum Meningitis?
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Clinical Infectious Diseases . Sep2013, Vol. 57 Issue 6, p853-859. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- This commentary focuses on critical challenges in the epidemiology, pathogenesis, host defense, laboratory detection, diagnosis, and treatment of the ongoing tragedy of iatrogenic meningitis caused by Exserohilum rostratum. Advances in understanding of this infection may reduce suffering and save lives.The tragedy of the ongoing epidemic of meningitis caused by Exserohilum rostratum brings into focus the epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of a multitude of opportunistic mold infections of the central nervous system. Herein we provide our perspective regarding the translational research objectives of this infection that are needed to make an impact on this important healthcare crisis. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10584838
- Volume :
- 57
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Clinical Infectious Diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 90018777
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/cit283