World Congress on

Virology and Infectious Diseases

THEME: "Global Frontlines: Advancing the Science of Infectious Disease Control"

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Neuro Infectious Diseases

  1. Meningitis: Inflammation of brain/spinal cord membranes, caused by bacterial (e.g., Neisseria meningitidis) or viral infections; treated with antibiotics or supportive care.
  2. Encephalitis: Brain inflammation, often viral (e.g., HSV, West Nile); treated with antivirals and supportive care.
  3. Brain Abscess: Pus in the brain from bacterial/fungal infections; requires antibiotics or surgery.
  4. HIV Neurological Disorders: HIV can cause dementia, myelopathy, and neuropathy; managed with ART.
  5. Neurosyphilis: Cognitive/motor issues from late-stage syphilis; treated with penicillin.
  6. Toxoplasmosis: Brain inflammation in immunocompromised people; treated with antiparasitic drugs.
  7. Rabies: Fatal viral infection from animal bites; treated with post-exposure vaccine.
  8. Prion Diseases: Fatal neurodegenerative diseases; no effective treatment.