Brain abscess

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Brain abscess
Classification and external resources
ICD-9	324.0
DiseasesDB	6880
MedlinePlus	000783
MeSH	D001922

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Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | CT | MRI | Other images | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies