A succinct reference source for the most common infections of the central nervous system which may be encountered in clinical practice. Sample chapter topics include:

-Bacterial brain abscess
-Subdural empyema
-Infections of the spinal canal and vertebral column
-Surgical prophylaxis
-Meningitis
-AIDS
-Fungal and parasitic infections

The authors also discuss modern techniques for diagnosis which include MRI, molecular biological testing such as the polymerase chain reaction, and minimally invasive neurosurgery.