Section 4
Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System
By Boundless
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The primary function of the nervous system is to coordinate and control the various functions of our body.
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The CNS includes the brain and spinal cord, while the PNS is a network of nerves linking the body to the brain and spinal cord.
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Meningitis is inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges.
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Botulism is a rare but sometimes fatal paralytic illness caused by botulinum toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.
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Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is a chronic bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae and Mycobacterium lepromatosis.
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Tetanus is a medical condition characterized by a prolonged contraction of skeletal muscle fibers.
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Botulinum toxin is a protein and neurotoxin, which blocks neuromuscular transmission through decreased acetylcholine release.