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A brain abscess is a mass of immune cells, pus, and other material that can occur when the brain is infected by bacteria or fungus. |
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Symptoms
Symptoms may develop slowly, over a period of 2 weeks, or they may develop suddenly. They may include: Headache; Stif...
Causes
Brain abscesses commonly occur when bacteria or fungi infect part of the brain. Inflammation develops in response. In...
Tests
A neurological exam will usually reveal increased intracranial pressure and problems with brain function. Tests to di...
Treatments
A brain abscess is a medical emergency. Pressure inside the skull may become high enough to cause death. You will nee...
Complications
Meningitis, severe and life threatening; Epilepsy; Permanent neurologic losses (vision, speech, movement; Recurrence ...
Prevention
The risk of developing a brain abscess may be reduced by treating any disorders that can cause them. Such treatment s...
Doctor Specialties
Go to the hospital emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if you have symptoms of a brain ab...
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