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Introduction to Neuroimmunology

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Clinical Neuroimmunology

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Neuroimmunology is the neuroscience specialty that focuses on interactions between the nervous system and immune system. It encompasses both basic science fields, as well as clinical disciplines which deal with a special set of central (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS) disorders (Table 1.1) [1–3]. These disorders result from immune-mediated damage, and require diagnostic and therapeutic approaches that recognize and address this fact.

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  1. Department of Neurology, Stony Brook Medical Center, East Setauket, NY, USA

    Patricia K. Coyle MD (Professor and Acting Chair)

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    Patricia K. Coyle

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Coyle, P.K. (2011). Introduction to Neuroimmunology. In: Rizvi, S., Coyle, P. (eds) Clinical Neuroimmunology. Current Clinical Neurology. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60327-860-7_1

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