brain abscess

Nocardiosis (Nocardia Asteroides Infection – Skin, Lungs, Brain)

What is nocardiosis? Nocardiosis is an infectious disease caused by the Nocardio group of bacteria that are found in soil. It can also infect animals, especially horses and cows. Human nocardiosis is a rare condition but can be extremely dangerous in a person with a weakened immune system. The infection may be localized to >> Read More ...

Pus Around The Brain (Subdural Empyema) Causes and Symptoms

What is a subdural empyema? A subdural empyema is a collection of pus in the subdural space, the naturally occurring space between the dura and arachnoid mater (outer and middle meningeal layer). This is a consequence of an infection and often spreads from neighboring sites like the paranasal sinuses. Most cases occur >> Read More ...

Brain Abscess Location, Causes and Symptoms

An abscess may originate in multiple sites within the cranial cavity and therefore the term intracranial abscess more accurately describes it. Since the largest part of the brain, the cerebrum, is more commonly affected the term brain abscess is synonymous with cerebral abscess. An abscess may also occur in the cerebellum >> Read More ...