Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a scan that uses strong
magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images
of the inside of the body.
This book is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and
management of neurological infectious diseases using MRI.
Divided into four sections, the text begins with an introduction
to tropical diseases of the central nervous system, and their
epidemiology
The second section provides in depth coverage of the
technique of MRI, from the basic principles, to clinical
application and more advanced features.
The following sections describe use of the technique for both
infectious diseases, including tuberculosis, HIV and parasitic
diseases; and noninfectious conditions, such as stroke,
poisoning and epilepsy.
Each chapter features numerous MRI and pathological
images and extensive references.
Key points
Comprehensive guide to diagnosis and management of
neurological infectious diseases in tropics using MRI
In depth coverage of the technique, from basics to more
advanced aspects
Covers MRI for both infectious and noninfectious conditions
Includes nearly 300 MRI and pathological images.

Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction
Overview of Tropical Diseases of Central Nervous System
Epidemiology of Tropical Diseases Involving Central Nervous System
Section 2: Magnetic Resonance Technique
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Principles
Magnetization Transfer Imaging and Its Clinical Applications
Basic Principles of Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Diffusion Imaging Basic Principles
Basic Principles and Clinical Applications of Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Postprocessing Tools for Magnetic Resonance Quantification
Section 3: Infections in Tropics
Tuberculosis
Brain Abscess
Nontubercular Bacterial Infections
Viral Infections
Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Related Conditions
Fungal Infections
Neurocysticercosis
Parasitic Diseases
Section 4: Noninfective Conditions in Tropics
Stroke in Tropics
Neuroimaging in Toxins and Poisoning
Nonmultiple Sclerosis Demyelinating Diseases
Hirayama Disease
Acute Transverse Myelopathy
Imaging in Epilepsy
Ring Enhancing Lesions A Diagnostic Approach