Infectious Neurological Conditions
| Condition | Description | Cause | Manifestation | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meningitis (Bacterial and Viral) | Infection of meninges, CSF and ventricles BM: more severe than viral VM: most common | BM: when pathogen moves into the meninges VM: commonly caused by enteroviruses | BM :headache, stiff neck, fever VM: fever, headache, stiff neck, confusion | |
| Encephalitis | Acute fever illness causing inflammation of the brain | Mosquitoes, HSV-1, Mono, West Nile Virus | Headache, fever, drowsiness ( all mid forms), Coma, double vision, impaired speech ( severe form) | |
| Poliomyelitis | a viral disease that can affect the spinal cord leading to muscle weakness and paralysis | polio virus enters mouth, targets intestinal tract and ventral horn neurons | Mild: fever, headache, sore throat, diarrhea Severe (affecting spinal cord only): neck and back pain, neck stiffness, muscle weakness, no sensory loss Severe (affecting brain stem): vasomotor, cardiac and respiratory centres affected | |
| Post-Polio Syndrome | A disorder of the nerves and muscles that can occur years after Polio | Polio | Fatigue, progressive muscle weakness, muscle atrophy in limbs, difficulty breathing | |
