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What is Brain abscess?

A brain abscess is a mass of immune cells, pus, and other material due to a bacterial or fungal infection.

Alternative Names:

Abscess - brain; Cerebral abscess; CNS abscess

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Traumatic Brain Injury and the flu shot - Head & Traumatic Brain Injury Community

- Oct 16, 2008
A little over 2 1/2 years ago, I developed a brain abscess from a sinus infection. I had 3 ...

Question in hope of answer - Migraines & Headaches Community

- Aug 25, 2008
Hi, my name is Alaina and I have had 2 brain surgeries. While I was in the military I was e...

CITROBACTER KOSERI - Urology Expert Forum

- Jun 02, 2007
32 years old female, gave birth 4 months ago in C-section, have a history of genital Herpes...

Worried about progressive headache, Possible brain abscess?Any input appreciated - Undiagnosed Symptoms Community

- Aug 31, 2006
About four days ago i had a small minor isolated headache that began, i thought nothing of ...

Welcome to our newest forum - Fish & Aquatic Pets Community

- Nov 16, 2006
Please feel free to post and share your experiences! Regards, Med Help

pain in both knee joint please suggest - Orthopedics Community

- Jan 27, 2008
recently i had pain in both knees joint 3 month back i visited doctor and was asked to car...

Going Blind when I close one eye - Eye Care Community

- May 11, 2007
I have a friend who has been to several doctors now and they seem stumped. She is only 15 a...

CT Scan Question - Cancer Community

- May 24, 2007
I had a CT Scan done about a month ago for a lump under my chin and a lump on the back of m...

Why is A to B Calm? - Nutrition Community

- Feb 23, 2006
A to B Calm is a flavorless, colorless powdered drink that can reduce stress, tension, head...

Welbutrin with other med's - Depression Community

- Jan 13, 2007
My sister is weaning off of Effexor, as per her new doc's orders, (She's bi-polar) and he p...
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