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There has been a remarkable shift in the epidemiology of [[brain abscess]]es over the past several years. Traditionally, and still the case in underdeveloped countries, most brain abscesses are due to un/under-treated [[otitis]] and [[sinusitis]]. More recently, especially in the U.S., more cases are being seen in immunocompromised patients. | There has been a remarkable shift in the epidemiology of [[brain abscess]]es over the past several years. Traditionally, and still the case in underdeveloped countries, most brain abscesses are due to un/under-treated [[otitis]] and [[sinusitis]]. More recently, especially in the U.S., more cases are being seen in immunocompromised patients.<ref>Sinusitis. Cleveland Clinic (2000-2015). http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/medicalpubs/diseasemanagement/allergy/rhino-sinusitis/ Accessed on October 19th, 2015</ref> | ||
==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ||
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Overview
There has been a remarkable shift in the epidemiology of brain abscesses over the past several years. Traditionally, and still the case in underdeveloped countries, most brain abscesses are due to un/under-treated otitis and sinusitis. More recently, especially in the U.S., more cases are being seen in immunocompromised patients.[1]
Epidemiology and Demographics
The prevalence of brain abscesses:[2]
- Accounts for approximately 1 in 10,000 hospital admissions.
- Is more common in males than in females.
- Can arise due to paranasal infections in patients ages 10 to 30.
- Is uncommon in children, yet has a peak incidence in ages 4 to 7 years.
References
- ↑ Sinusitis. Cleveland Clinic (2000-2015). http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/medicalpubs/diseasemanagement/allergy/rhino-sinusitis/ Accessed on October 19th, 2015
- ↑ Brain Abscess. MedMerits (2011). http://www.medmerits.com/index.php/article/brain_abscess Accessed on October 7, 2015