The nervous system can be affected due to the neuro infectious diseases, from the brain and spinal cord to muscles and nerves. Furthermore, most of the neuro infectious diseases include encephalitis and meningitis, in which inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord caused by bacteria or viral infection may lead to disability or death.

It is a medical specialty that facilitates scientific research on neurophysiology, prognosis, diagnosis & treatment of neurological infections that are caused by bacteria or viral infection which affects the nervous system. 

Examples of Neuro Infectious Diseases:

1. Meningitis and Encephalitis
2. Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
3. HIV-Associated Neurodegeneration
4. Neurosarcoidosis
5. HTLV 1 Myelopathy Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis
6. Transverse Myelitis
7. Neurovirology
8. Bacteria Induced Neuropathies
9. Neurocystercercosis
10. Neuroepidemiology
11. Neuro-Infections Induced Autoimmune Disorders
12. Neuroinfectious Agents
13. Neurocysticercosis
14. Brain Infection
15. Neurosyphilis