Neuro-infectious Diseases 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 Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease Herpes encephalitis HIV/AIDS Meningitis Neurocysticercosis Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy Toxoplasmosis Tropical spastic paraparesis Viral encephalitis Whipple's disease Research advances that improve clinical careRead more about neurology research at Mayo Clinic. 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 highly performing for neurology and neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic Children's Center in Rochester is ranked the No. 1 hospital in Minnesota, and the five-state region of Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2021-2022 "Best Children's Hospitals" rankings. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic June 26, 2021 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 ORG-20118154 Departments & Centers Medical Departments & Centers Neurology