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Central Nervous System Fungal Infections MeSH Descriptor Data 2023


MeSH Heading
Central Nervous System Fungal Infections
Tree Number(s)
C01.150.703.181
C01.207.198
C10.228.228.198
Unique ID
D020314
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D020314
Annotation
coord IM with precoord fungal infection (IM) and specific site/dis term (IM) if pertinent
Scope Note
MYCOSES of the brain, spinal cord, and meninges which may result in ENCEPHALITIS; MENINGITIS, FUNGAL; MYELITIS; BRAIN ABSCESS; and EPIDURAL ABSCESS. Certain types of fungi may produce disease in immunologically normal hosts, while others are classified as opportunistic pathogens, causing illness primarily in immunocompromised individuals (e.g., ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME).
Entry Version
CNS FUNGAL INFECT
Entry Term(s)
CNS Fungal Infections
Central Nervous System Mycoses
Fungal Infections, Central Nervous System
Infections, Fungal, Central Nervous System
Mycoses, Central Nervous System
Public MeSH Note
2000
History Note
2000
Date Established
2000/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/11/04
Revision Date
2019/07/02
Central Nervous System Fungal Infections Preferred
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