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Drug Insight: Steroids in CNS Infectious Diseases -- New Indications for an Old Therapy CME DisclosuresRelease Date: January 30, 2008; Valid for credit through January 30, 2009 |
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There is good evidence for the efficacy of corticosteroid treatment for central nervous system (CNS) infections. The current review highlights the use of corticosteroids for different types of CNS infection. - Drug Insight: Steroids in CNS Infectious Diseases -- New Indications for an Old Therapy
Michael T. Fitch, MD, PhD
Diederik van de Beek, MD, PhD
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Learning Objectives Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: - Identify the corticosteroid most recommended for treatment of central nervous system (CNS) infections
- Describe research into steroid treatment for bacterial meningitis
- Specify treatment recommendations for steroid
therapy for tuberculous meningitis
- Describe the clinical presentation of CNS infections with herpes simplex virus
- Specify treatment recommendations for steroid therapy for herpes simplex viral encephalitis
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