Infectious and granulomatous peripheral neuropathies

Susan C. Shin, Sonja Schütz, Anthony P. Geraci, Enrique A. Wulff, David M. Simpson

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Abstract

Neuropathies associated with infectious and granulomatous disorders are common causes of neuropathies worldwide. This chapter covers the diagnosis and pathogenesis of these inflammatory neuropathies, including their diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. These comprise mainly neuropathies associated with HIV infection, leprosy, Lyme disease, herpes, and sarcoidosis as well as with diphtheria, tuberculosis, and brucellosis.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNeuromuscular Disorders in Clinical Practice
PublisherSpringer New York
Pages841-861
Number of pages21
Volume9781461465676
ISBN (Electronic)9781461465676
ISBN (Print)1461465664, 9781461465669
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Nov 2014

Keywords

  • Electromyography
  • Granulomatous Neuropathy
  • HIV neuropathy
  • Herpes Zoster neuropathy
  • Infectious Neuropathy
  • Lyme neuropathy
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Peripheral neuropathy treatment
  • Sarcoid neuropathy

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