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Brain abscess, INFECTIVE CONDITION - Coggle Diagram
Brain abscess
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Medical management
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Antiseizure medication for prophylaxis against seizure (phenytoin, phenobarbital) are used
Treatment modalities include antimicrobial therapy, surgical incision or aspiration
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Causes
Spread of infection from remote sites in the body such as septic emboli from the heart valvesor lung infection
Spread of infection from nearby sites such as sinuses, mastoid or middle ear
It is caused by bacteria, which gain access to the brain
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