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Genetic:

Some nervous system diseases are due to genetic mutations[1]. For example, Huntington's disease is an inherited disease characterized by progressive neurodegeneration[2]. Huntington's disease results from a mutation in either copy of the HTT gene, which results in an abnormally folded protein[3]. The accumulation of mutated proteins results in brain damage of the basal ganglia[3].

Congenital/developmental defect:

Developing babies can suffer from birth defects that affect the formation of the nervous system[4]. For example, Anencephaly (or spina bifida) causes abnormalities in the nervous system due to neural tube defects[4].

Cancer:

Specialized cells in the central nervous system, such as glial cells, may proliferate abnormally and form gliomas[5]. Glioblastoma is an aggressive form of glioma[6].

This figure illustrates how glioblastoma affects brain tissue.

Infection:

Pathogens like fungi, bacteria, and viruses can affect the nervous system[7]. For example, meningitis is a common infection of the central nervous system, where bacterial or viral infections cause an inflammation of the meninges[8].

Seizure disorder:

It is suspected that seizures occur because of synchronized brain activity[9]. Epilepsy, for example, is characterized by an abnormal electrical activity in the brain, which causes repeated seizures[10].

Vascular:

The brain is rich in blood vessels because it requires a lot of nutrients and oxygen[11]. A stroke may result from a blood clot or hemorrhage [12].

Degenerative:

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A neurodegenerative disease is a disease that causes damage to neurons. Examples of neurodegenerative disease include Alzheimer's Disease[13], Parkinson's Disease[14], Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis[15]. For example, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory neurodegenerative disease, where the body initiate an inflammatory reaction in the central nervous system, and causes damage to neurons[16][17]. Neurodegneration is different in each disease, for example, MS is a result of a degenerative process called demyelination[16]. On the other hand, Parkinson's Disease results from damage of neurons in the Substantia Nigra, which is important to initiate motor behavior[18].

This diagram shows the myelin sheath around axons of healthy neurons looks like, and the result of demyelination of neurons in Multiple Sclerosis.
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  7. ^ Houlihan, Catherine F.; Bharucha, Tehmina; Breuer, Judith (June 2019). "Advances in molecular diagnostic testing for central nervous system infections". Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases. 32 (3): 244–250. doi:10.1097/QCO.0000000000000548. ISSN 0951-7375.
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