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Brain Abscess Flashcards

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Causes

A 
Chronic ear infection
Sinusitis
Dental infection
Post trauma
Post surgery
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Clinical Feature

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Classic Triad:
Fever
Headache
Focal neurological sign
(Seizures)
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Organisms

A 
Streptococci (S.milleri)
Coliforms (proteus sp)
Anaerobes
Staphylococcus aureus
Actinomyces sp
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Diagnosis

A

CT brain (with contrast)

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Treatment

A

Drain

Ceftriaxone + Metronidazole

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