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A very broad answer is meningitis which is an infection of one of the membranes that surround both the brain and spinal cord.

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What infectionof the covering of the brain and spinal cord?

Meningitis is an infection of the fluid that surrounds the spine and brain.


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This is an inflammation of the meningeal lamina that surrounds the brain and the spine marrow. This is septic, which means "infected".


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Is meningitis a nerve disorder?

NO. Meningitis is an infection of your meninges, the membranes that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. It is usually caused by a virus or bacterial infection. Generally, your body's immune system is able to contain and defeat these infections. However, when an infection gets into your bloodstream, it can make its way to your brain's membranes and cause inflammation. This swelling can harm or destroy nerve cells and cause bleeding in the brain.


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What is the spine and the brain part of in the body?

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What is the bony structure that surrounds the brain?

The bony structure that surrounds the brain is called the skull or cranium. It provides protection and support for the brain, as well as anchoring muscles and providing structure for the face.


What protects the brain from infection and shock?

Cerebrospinal fluid protects the brain from shock and infection. This is a clear fluid that flows around the hollow spaces of the brain and in between the two meninges.


What name that surrounds the brain structure?

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What cavity is completely enclosed in bone and surrounds the brain and spinal cord?

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What is a infection of the brain called?

One name for a brain infection is encephalitis.


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