Neurological Infection


Neurological infections encompass a large variety of conditions that invade and affect the nervous system. Despite advances in therapy and the development of early detection techniques, many of these conditions can cause severe, chronic and even life threatening problems for those affected by them.

Several factors contribute to the widespread incidence of neurological infections, such as:

  • The rising number of people infected with HIV/AIDS who are susceptible to neurological infection due to impaired immunity.
  • The increasing use of immnosuppressant medications such as anti-cancer drugs that leave people vulnerable to neurological infection.
  • Several viral infections of the central nervous system have emerged that are not yet amenable to available treatment.
  • The geographical spread of neurological infections is increased through people’s frequent travelling and movement between region

Symptoms

Various different organisms can target the brain, spinal cord or peripheral nerves, with bacteria, viruses and fungi all causing different symptoms. However, the characteristic signs of infection that may be present include:

  • Fever
  • Pain or redness at the site of infection
  • Drowsiness
  • Confusion
  • Seizures

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