Brain abscess
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Brain abscess
Nervous system and special senses
Adverse effects of drugs on the nervous system
Cerebrovascular disease
Congenital disorders
Cranial and peripheral nerve disorders
Degenerative disorders or amnesic syndromes
Demyelinating disorders
Disorders relating to the spine, spinal cord, and spinal nerve roots
Global cerebral dysfunction
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Traumatic and mechanical disorders and disorders of increased intracranial pressure
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Nervous system and special senses pathology review
Psychiatric emergencies: Pathology review
Cerebral vascular disease: Pathology review
Congenital neurological disorders: Pathology review
Neurocutaneous disorders: Pathology review
Dementia: Pathology review
Amnesia, dissociative disorders and delirium: Pathology review
Eye conditions: Inflammation, infections and trauma: Pathology review
Eye conditions: Refractive errors, lens disorders and glaucoma: Pathology review
Eye conditions: Retinal disorders: Pathology review
Vertigo: Pathology review
Spinal cord disorders: Pathology review
Central nervous system infections: Pathology review
Demyelinating disorders: Pathology review
Peroxisomal disorders: Pathology review
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Adult brain tumors: Pathology review
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Muscular dystrophies and mitochondrial myopathies: Pathology review
Neuromuscular junction disorders: Pathology review
Headaches: Pathology review
Seizures: Pathology review
Psychological sleep disorders: Pathology review
Traumatic brain injury: Pathology review
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A 15-year-old girl is brought to the emergency department by her parents due to a sudden onset of seizure. The parents report that during the past few days, the patient has been feeling lethargic with fevers and constant headaches. Medical history is insignificant other than a progressive aching tooth pain the week before. The patient lives with her parents, 2 brothers, a cat, and a dog. Temperature is 38.6°C (101.48°F), pulse is 102/min, and blood pressure is 135/85 mmHg. On physical examination, the patient is postictal but arousable. She speaks fluently, but the words are incomprehensible. Meningeal signs are negative. MRI of the head reveals a ring-enhancing lesion occupying the frontal lobes. Which of the following pathogens is most likely responsible for this patient’s condition?
External References
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Summary
A brain abscess is a pus-filled mass with a surrounding membrane that develops in or around the brain. This condition can be due to a complication of an infection elsewhere in the body, such as meningitis, sinusitis, or otitis media. It can also develop following trauma to the head or after surgery. Symptoms of a brain abscess include fever, headache, vomiting, and changes in mental status. If left untreated, a brain abscess can lead to seizures, coma, and death.