I reciently thought of this question: Can a human brain become infected by a virus or other germ? After all, there are many bacteria in the bloodstream. So why can't the brain become infected? Is it just that the fatty content of the brain isn't very ...yummy... for germs? Are there germs that do that, and are simply rare? Or does the brain have special ways to kill these germs before they can get there? I have never heard of a "brain infection" other than cancer or a mental disease, and that's not what i'm talking about.
2007-06-08 09:43:35 · 4 answers · asked by G9 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
The brain has a protective layer around it filled with Cerebro-spinal fluid that keeps MOST germs out. Some get through,ie menengitis-
hope that helps!
2007-06-08 10:10:15 · answer #1 · answered by southbelldixie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, brains do get infected. However the brain is relatively well protected from infections by what is called the Blood-Brain barrier. This prevents most organisms that infect the blood from ever reaching the brain.
2007-06-08 16:58:42 · answer #2 · answered by kyle d 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are all kinds of brain infections...
2007-06-08 16:55:01 · answer #3 · answered by David S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes I believe its called encephalitis
2007-06-08 16:51:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋