Transmission Factors and Pathophysiology of the Meningitis and Encephalitis
Neuroinflammatory disorders like meningitis and encephalitis inflame the meninges and brain parenchyma. Viruses and bacteria spread these diseases—Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Haemophilus influenzae cause bacterial meningitis by respiratory droplets or direct contact. However, enteroviruses and herpesviruses cause aseptic meningitis and encephalitis by respiratory secretions, body fluids, or contact with the skin (Kabuga et al., ... Read More
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