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Brain abscess secondary prevention

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Secondary prevention strategies for brain abscess include continued treatment of predisposing causes in appropriate patients.

Secondary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Secondary preventive measures are limited for brain abscess. In cases of poor dentition, a correction of immunosuppression or interim care is suggested.[1]

References

References

  1. ↑ Secondary Prevention. BMJ Best Practice. http://bestpractice.bmj.com/best-practice/monograph/925/prevention/secondary.html Accessed on November 2nd, 2015

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farwa Haideri [2]