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Fungal Infections of the Central Nervous System

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There are four main causes of infections of the central nervous system (CNS). These include bacterial, viral, fungal, and protozoal agents. Bacterial infections can be caused by pyogenic organisms, or may be due to mycobacteria or spirochetes. Bacterial infections, particularly those due to pyogenic organisms, may lead to meningitis, brain abscess, epidural or subdural abscesses. Viral infections may also lead to meningitis, or can cause encephalitis, or myelitis. Protozoal infections that may affect the brain include toxoplasmosis, malaria, and amoebiasis.

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