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brain abscess
brain abscess A brain abscess is a localized pocket of pus within the brain caused by bacterial or other infections.
A brain abscess is a localized pocket of pus within the brain caused by bacterial or other infections. It often develops when infection spreads from another body site, such as the sinuses, middle ear, heart, or lungs, and it can be associated with penetrating head injury or neurosurgical procedures.