Imaging of fungal, viral, and parasitic musculoskeletal and spinal diseases

Authors
Chhem, RK Wang, SC Jaovisidha, S Schmit, P Friedman, L Bureau, NJ Cardinal, E
Citation
Rk. Chhem et al., Imaging of fungal, viral, and parasitic musculoskeletal and spinal diseases, RAD CLIN NA, 39(2), 2001, pp. 357
Citations number
112
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
RADIOLOGIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
00338389 → ACNP
Volume
39
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0033-8389(200103)39:2<357:IOFVAP>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
This article provides a focussed overview of unusual musculoskeletal infect ions, specifically the fungi, viruses, and parasites that are associated wi th bone, joint, and muscle pathology. The common radiologic-pathologic proc esses of musculoskeletal infections are described and correlated with gamut s of these unusual infective agents. Each class of agents is then discussed with respect to specific infective agents and their epidemiologic, clinica l, and radiologic characteristics.