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Brain abscess - Prevention

Alternative Names

Abscess - brain; Cerebral abscess; CNS abscess

Prevention:

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.

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