Brain Abscess

Matthijs C. Brouwer; Allan R. Tunkel; Guy M. McKhann; Diederik van de Beek

doi:https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMra1301635

Brain Abscess

Matthijs C. Brouwer, Allan R. Tunkel, Guy M. McKhann, Diederik van de Beek

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Abstract

Despite advances in diagnostic techniques and treatment, brain abscess remains a challenging clinical problem with substantial case fatality rates. Delays in diagnosis and treatment can result in a poor outcome. This review summarizes current approaches to effective treatment

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	447-456
Journal	New England journal of medicine
Volume	371
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMra1301635
Publication status	Published - 2014

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