Brain Abscess

Question 1

Imaging for Abscess?

Answer 1

CT

Question 2

Treating Abscess?

Answer 2

surgery
a craniotomy is performed and the abscess cavity debrided
the abscess may reform because the head is closed following abscess drainage.
IV antibiotics: IV 3rd-generation cephalosporin + metronidazole
intracranial pressure management: e.g. dexamethasone