Neuroimmunology and Neurological Infections
Neuroimmunology
Neuroimmunology is a field that combines neuroscience, the study of the nervous system, and immunology, the study of the immune system. Neuroimmunologists find better understanding in the interactions of these two complex systems during development, homeostasis, and response to injuries.
Disorders are: Asperger syndrome, traumatic brain injury, communication, speech and language disorders, genetic disorders such as fragile-X syndrome, Down syndrome, epilepsy, and fetal alcohol syndrome.
The very usual neurological infections are: An inflammation of the brain, Encephalitis, that can be generated by either bacteria or virus. Meningitis, the inflammation of the membranes that enclose the brain and spinal cord, can be generated by either bacteria or virus.
- Fungal infections
- Parasitic infections
- Prion diseases
- Bacterial infections such as Lyme disease, tuberculosis, syphilis
- Brain abscess