Types

Inflammatory and Infectious Neurological Disorders

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There are many inflammatory and infectious neurological disorders that require clinical care by a doctor or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

Brain Abscess

Encephalitis

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Meningitis

Reye Syndrome

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