Infectious Diseases affecting the nervous system

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  1. 2. you can get the infection Naegleria fowleri when this is forced into your nose
  2. 6. This fluid provides a cushioning function
  3. 7. Sensitivity to light and one of the symptoms of meningitis
  4. 10. This part of the nervous system contains nerves to sense organs & periphery of the body
  5. 11. 85% of all prion disease cases in humans
  6. 12. small red, purple spots on skin caused by haemorrhage of capillaries
  7. 14. An inflammation of the meninges
  8. 15. This virus is carried by mosquitoes
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  1. 1. This can cause meningitis, not as common, an example would be Cryptococcus neoformans
  2. 3. Amoeba-Caused Disorder
  3. 4. affects cows which led to humans contracting CJD
  4. 5. causes massive destruction of brain and spinal tissue
  5. 8. Common cause of viral meningitis is the initial infection with this virus
  6. 9. Causes Transmissible spongiform Encephalopathies
  7. 13. This part of the nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord