Infectious Diseases, Prevention and Control

Neurological diseases

Neurological infections are the disorders which are observed in the Brain. Viral and immune-mediated disorders of the nervous system are the most challenging neurological infections. The most common neurological disorders are multiple sclerosis and HIV. In spite of noteworthy advancements in the treatment of this kind, central nervous system (CNS) infections still remain a major challenge. They are frequently difficult to diagnose, and treatments are either insufficient or non-existent. Infections can be categorized as acute or chronic. In aspects of the nervous system is categorized to meningitis or the brain substance itself (encephalitis), or both of them (meningoencephalitis). Some infections that trigger an inflammatory reaction that causes neurological damage independently with the infection. In some inflammatory conditions, new issues may arise which might be related to the disease and infect and lowers the activity of CNS gradually.