Infections of the Brain and Meninges

Imaging findings for the various typical bacteria infecting the CNS are nonspecific and require correlation with laboratory tests to establish a definitive diagnosis. Mycobacterial and spirochetal infections have a clinical presentation and imaging appearance different from those of typical bacteria. Therefore, the following sections first discuss the various stages of pyogenic infections that occur with the majority of bacteria, followed by a description of mycobacterial (tuberculosis) and spirochetal (Lyme disease) infections
Source: Seminars in Roentgenology - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research