Imaging of Rickettsial, Spirochetal, and Parasitic Infections

Imaging of Rickettsial, Spirochetal, and Parasitic Infections Ayca Akgoz, Srini Mukundan, and Thomas C. Lee This article is an update and literature review of the clinical and neuroimaging findings of the commonly known rickettsial, spirochetal, and eukaryotic parasitic infections. Being familiar with clinical presentation and imaging findings of these infections is crucial for early diagnosis and treatment especially in patients who live in or have a travel history to endemic regions or are immunocompromised.