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Amebic brain abscess

Abscess - brain; Cerebral abscess; CNS abscess

The risk of developing a brain abscess may be reduced by treating any disorders that can cause them. Such treatment should include a follow-up examination after infections are treated.

Some people, including those with certain heart disorders, may receive antibiotics before dental or urological procedures to help reduce the risk.

Review Date: 10/16/2006
Reviewed By: J.A. Lee, M.D., Assistant Professor of Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.