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==Risk Factors== | ==Risk Factors== | ||
Brain abscesses can result from a decline in consciousness. This can be caused by [[seizures]] or [[status epilepticus]]. If there is an abscess rupture into the ventricular system, [[ventriculitis]] can result. | |||
The following raise your risk of a brain abscess: | The following raise your risk of a brain abscess: | ||
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* Drugs that suppress the immune system ([[corticosteroid]]s or [[chemotherapy]]) | * Drugs that suppress the immune system ([[corticosteroid]]s or [[chemotherapy]]) | ||
* Right-to-left heart shunts, usually the result of [[congenital heart disease]] | * Right-to-left heart shunts, usually the result of [[congenital heart disease]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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Overview
Common risk factors in the development of brain abscess are immunodeficiency, chronic diseases, and congenital heart diseases.
Risk Factors
Brain abscesses can result from a decline in consciousness. This can be caused by seizures or status epilepticus. If there is an abscess rupture into the ventricular system, ventriculitis can result.
The following raise your risk of a brain abscess:
- A weakened immune system (such as in AIDS patients)
- Chronic disease, such as cancer or Osler-weber-rendu syndrome
- Drugs that suppress the immune system (corticosteroids or chemotherapy)
- Right-to-left heart shunts, usually the result of congenital heart disease