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Brain infections are rare but potentially dangerous and life-threatening. The most common brain infections are meningitis, encephalitis, and brain abscess. Inflammation of the lining around the brain and spinal cord is called meningitis. Inflammation of the brain tissue is called encephalitis. And bacterial infection causing abscess formation in the brain is called brain abscess. The common symptoms include neck stiffness, headache, fever, and confusion. Brain infections are usually caused due to bacteria or virus. It is diagnosed by analyzing the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).