Despite advances in imaging techniques, laboratory diagnostics, surgical interventions, and antimicrobial treatment, brain abscess remains a challenging clinical problem with substantial case fatality rates. Brain abscess can be caused by bacteria, mycobacteria, fungi, or parasites (protozoa and helminths), and the reported incidence ranges from 0.4 to 0.9 cases per 100,000 population. Rates are increased in immunosuppressed patients.
Posted on: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 22:11:00 +0000
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