Brain abscess

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

Amebic brain abscess

Overview

Symptoms

Treatment

Prevention

Brain abscess

Alternative Names:

Abscess - brain; Cerebral abscess; CNS abscess

Prevention:

The risk of developing a cerebral abscess may be reduced by treating any disorders that can cause them. Such treatment should include a follow-up examination after infections are treated.

Preventive antibiotics given for people with congenital or rheumatic heart disorders prior to dental or urologic procedures may reduce the risk.

Review Date: 11/16/2004
Reviewed By: Luc D. Jasmin, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. Copyright 2004 A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.