Neurovirology

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Neurovirology

Neurovirology (pronounced: neuro-virology) is a branch of virology that specifically studies the viruses capable of infecting the nervous system.

Etymology

The term "Neurovirology" is derived from the combination of two words: "Neuro" which is a prefix from the Greek word "νεῦρον" (neûron) meaning "nerve" and "Virology" which is the study of viruses.

Overview

Neurovirology is an interdisciplinary field combining aspects of neurology, virology, immunology, and microbiology. It focuses on viruses that specifically infect the nervous system, leading to diseases such as encephalitis, meningitis, and poliomyelitis.

Related Terms

  • Neurotropic virus: A virus that is capable of infecting nerve cells, or which does so preferentially.
  • Neuroinvasive disease: A disease caused by a pathogen, often a virus, that is capable of invading the nervous system.
  • Neuroimmunology: The study of the interaction between the nervous system and the immune system.

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