a 1 year old infant was lethargic and had fever. when admitted to the hospital, he had multiple brain abscess

Question

with gram negative coccobacillary rods. what is the disease, what is the cause, and what are the treatments?

Answer 1

Multiple brain abscesses are due to infection reaching the brain. This may be from the ears, the blood- stream or through the brain covering or meninges. This may be a complication of ear infection or of meningitis. It is treated with antibiotics, like meningitis. Surgical treatment may be required.