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Primary Prevention

Effective measures of primary prevention strategies for brain abscess include:

• Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for patients with HIV infection. This maintains CD4 count reduces the risk of brain abscess, especially from Toxoplasma gondii.
• Suitable treatment of sinusitis, which is beneficial for the prevention of brain abscesses.
• Prophylaxis with antibiotics for patients for patients undergoing extensive dental procedures.
  • Though controversial, the practice can decrease the risk of brain abscesses.