Neuro-infectious Diseases Group Overview Print Several infections can affect the nervous system. Infections caused by bacteria or viruses are usually treated by doctors trained in infectious diseases. Mayo Clinic neurologists and others may work with doctors trained in infectious diseases to evaluate and treat certain infectious diseases. Conditions and symptoms Bacterial meningitis Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease Herpes encephalitis HIV/AIDS Neurocystercercosis Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy Toxoplasmosis Tropical spastic paraparesis Viral encephalitis Whipple's disease ResearchRead about research in neurological infectious disease. Nationally recognized expertise Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., are ranked among the Best Hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Ariz., is ranked high-performing for neurology and neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic also ranks among the Best Children's Hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic Sept. 25, 2020 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter NeurologyDepartment homeSectionsRequest an appointmentOverviewTests & proceduresConditions treatedDoctorsSpecialty groupsExpertise & rankingsLocations, travel & lodgingClinical trialsResearchThe Mayo Clinic experience & patient storiesCosts & insuranceNews from Mayo ClinicResources for medical professionals Neuro-infectious Diseases GroupRequest an AppointmentOverview ORG-20118154 Departments & Centers Medical Departments & Centers Neurology