Notes in 01_Cerebral Abscess and Empyema

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Cerebral abscess}} is {{c2::a localized collection of pus within the brain}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Subdural empyema}} is {{c2::a thin layer of pus between the dura and arachnoid membranes over the surface of the brain}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Cerebral Abscess and Empyema}} {{c1::Features of underlying infection (e.g. fever, sepsis, dental, sinus, ear)}} {{c1::Raised IC…
Published	02/10/2024	Risk Factors of Cerebral Abscess {{c1::Direct inoculation (e.g. trauma, post surgery)}} {{c1::Contiguous spread (e.g. sinusitis, otitis media, mastoid…
Published	02/10/2024	Diagnosis of {{c3::Cerebral Abscess}} is by {{c1::CT or MRI}} which shows a {{c2::ring-enhancing lesion}}
Published	02/10/2024	In cases of Cerebral Abscess, if possible, {{c1::aspiration of pus}} or {{c1::excision}} is done to guide antimicrobial therapy
Published	02/10/2024	In cases of Cerebral Abscess, {{c1::IV Penicillin}} or {{c1::IV Ceftriaxone}} is given for {{c2::Streptococcal}} infection
Published	02/10/2024	In cases of Cerebral Abscess, {{c1::IV Metronidazole}} is given for {{c2::Anaerobe}} infection
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