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Acute meningitis is an infection of the membranes (meninges) covering the brain and spinal cord. It is the most common infectious disease of the CNS.
Diagnosis. An acute CNS infection is a medical emergency and bacterial meningitis may have to be differentiated from aseptic meningitis, encephalitis, brain abscess, subdural empyema, or noninfectious conditions affecting the CNS.
A central nervous system infection can occur when a virus or bacteria enters the brain. It may become a cause for concern when it gets to the brain. This can occur through the blood, the nerves, or a skull fracture. These infections can be serious.
Among the most common are epilepsy, Alzheimer's, and stroke.
Neurological disorders are central and peripheral nervous system diseases, that is, they occur in the brain, spine, and multiple nerves that connect both.
These infections mainly involve meningitis, encephalitis, and brain abscesses, and tend to cause more morbidity and mortality on average than infections involving other organ systems.
Acute infections
The commonest causes of acute viral meningitis are enteroviruses and mumps virus. Encephalitis is a clinical syndrome in which, in addition to fever, headache and stiff neck, there is paralysis, seizures or other evidence of parenchymal disease of the brain.
Signs and symptoms of nervous system disorders
Persistent or sudden onset of a headache. A headache that changes or is different. Loss of feeling or tingling. Weakness or loss of muscle strength.
The classic symptom triad of fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status is present in only a minority of patients. Other associated symptoms may include nausea and vomiting, cranial nerve abnormalities, rash, and seizure. Infants can also present with non-specific symptoms such as lethargy and irritability.
headache – which is often severe, located in a single section of the head and cannot be relieved with painkillers. changes in mental state – such as confusion or irritability. problems with nerve function – such as muscle weakness, slurred speech or paralysis on one side of the body. a high temperature.
We've known that viral infections can be associated with neurological disorders for years. Some of the most common neuro-related diseases caused by viral infections include measles, meningitis, post-infectious encephalomyelitis, subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, chickenpox and polio.
Numbness, tingling,or weakness. Or you may not be able to move a part or all of one side of the body (paralysis). Dimness, blurring, double vision, or loss of vision in one or both eyes. Loss of speech, trouble talking, or trouble understanding speech.
They may also order a number of tests to diagnose a cerebral abscess: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) scan of your head. Blood tests to look for signs of germs and other signs of infection. Tests of a sample from the abscess to determine the cause of your infection.
Blood tests and culture
Some blood test results, such as a very high white blood cell count, may help with diagnosing a severe infection, including meningitis. A doctor may also order bloodwork to test for other issues, such as poisoning or dangerous changes in blood glucose.
The inflammation of the brain can last from a few days to two or three months. After this, most people find that they make their best recovery from their symptoms within two or three months.
The brain, spinal cord, and nerves make up the nervous system. Together they control all the workings of the body. When something goes wrong with a part of your nervous system, you can have trouble moving, speaking, swallowing, breathing, or learning. You can also have problems with your memory, senses, or mood.
CNS Fatigue Symptoms
Poor sleep and appetite. Fever and other flu-like symptoms. Mental fog. Lack of energy.