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, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, rank among the Best Hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings. 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 2022–2023 "Best Children's Hospitals" rankings. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic March 08, 2022 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter NeurologyDepartment homeSectionsRequest an appointmentOverviewTests & proceduresConditions treatedDoctorsSpecialty groupsExpertise & rankingsLocations, travel & lodgingClinical trialsResearchThe Mayo Clinic experience & patient storiesCosts & insuranceNews from Mayo ClinicReferrals Neuro-infectious DiseasesRequest an AppointmentOverview ORG-20118154 Departments & Centers Medical Departments & Centers Neurology