Immunological and Inflammatory Disorders of the Central Nervous System

A variety of diseases which are driven by immunological and inflammatory disturbances can affect the central nervous system. Some of these are primary neurological conditions, such as multiple sclerosis, while others CNS diseases reflect an inflammatory disorder, such as vasculitis. The clinical features, immunological background and treatment of these primary and secondary disorders of CNS are the subject of this work. The authors have incorporated developments in the diagnosis and treatment of immunological and inflammatory diseases, and how these changes can be related to clinical neurological practice. The structured approach to classification, and consistency in style, should mean that the reader can use the book as a rapid reference.