Meningoencephalitis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007182",
  "term": "Meningoencephalitis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Inflammation of both the brain parenchyma (encephalitis) and the surrounding membranes known as the meninges (meningitis). This serious condition can result from infection by pathogens like bacteria, viruses, or fungi, or from non-infectious causes including exposure to certain neurotoxic chemicals. Diagnosis is confirmed through analysis of cerebrospinal fluid obtained by lumbar puncture, which reveals inflammatory cells and may identify the causative agent.",
  "synonyms": [
    "cerebromeningitis",
    "encephalomeningitis"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "brain",
    "meninges"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 880 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/meningoencephalitis/"
}