By ULY CLINIC

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Brain Abscess

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Introduction

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Brain abscess is a focal collection of pus/necrotic tissue within the brain parenchyma, which can arise as a complication of a variety of infections, trauma or surgery. The manifestations of brain abscess depends on the site, size and the immune status of the patient 

  

Diagnostic Criteria

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• Headache is the most common symptom

• Fevers  

• Focal neurological deficit

• Vomiting and lethargy may progress to coma

• A ring enhancing lesion demonstrated by a CT scan of the brain. 

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Non-Pharmacological Treatment

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Brain abscess is generally managed by:

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• Controlling fever and pain with Paracetamol

• If unconscious, insert NGT for feeding and urethral catheter 

 

Pharmacological Treatment:

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Management of Brain Abscess