Neurovirology

Neurovirology is the study of viruses that affect the nervous system. In the context of neuroimmunology, it explores how these viruses interact with the immune system within the brain and spinal cord. When a virus invades the nervous system, the immune response can both fight the infection and potentially cause inflammation or damage to nerve cells. Understanding neurovirology helps researchers develop better treatments for viral infections that impact neurological health, such as meningitis or encephalitis, and informs how the immune system can be harnessed or regulated in these cases.