Brain Abscess

摘要

Abscesses are focal infections consisting of encapsulated pus and pyogenic bacteria, or, less commonly, mycobacteria, fungi, or protozoa. Abscesses of the central nervous system may be found in the brain parenchyma itself, as well as in the intracranial epidural space and spinal epidural space. Although rare in children, brain abscesses must be recognized promptly to prevent significant morbidity and mortality.