On necropsy, the '''meninges and parenchyma are infiltrated by leucocytes and the subarachnoid space is inflamed''', often along its entire length. '''Perivascular cuffing''' often features extensively. Blood vessels within and associated with the CNS may show evidence of '''vasculitis'''. End-stage disease features areas of '''necrosis and malacia''' with a mixed inflammatory infiltrate. | On necropsy, the '''meninges and parenchyma are infiltrated by leucocytes and the subarachnoid space is inflamed''', often along its entire length. '''Perivascular cuffing''' often features extensively. Blood vessels within and associated with the CNS may show evidence of '''vasculitis'''. End-stage disease features areas of '''necrosis and malacia''' with a mixed inflammatory infiltrate. |