Brain abscess primary prevention
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Primary Prevention
Effective measures of primary prevention strategies for brain abscess include:
- Prophylaxis with antibiotics for patients for patients undergoing extensive dental procedures.
- Suitable treatment of sinusitis.
- Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for patients with HIV infection. This maintains CD4 count, reducing the risk of brain abscess from Toxoplasma gondii.
References
BMJ (trying to figure out how to cite this)