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Brain Abscess

Brain Abscess | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the infection diagnosed?

Diagnosis is made by a cranial CT or cranial MRI. It is very important to determine a possible source of infection, especially in someone with a weak immune system.

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Author: James Warson, MD
Reviewer: Donna Williams, RN, MSN, CRRN
Date Reviewed: 06/01/01

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