neuroinfectiology
/ˌnʊəɹoʊˌɪnfɛkʃiˈɒlədʒi/
noun1
- An interdisciplinary field focusing on infections of the nervous system, encompassing the study of pathogen-host interactions, immune responses, and the resulting neurological consequences. It integrates aspects of neurology, infectious diseases, immunology, and molecular biology to understand and manage central nervous system (CNS) infections.