brain, spinal cord, and nerve disorders
Abscess of the Brain
Causes of a Brain Abscess
Brain abscesses can result from An infection that spreads from somewhere else in the head (such as a tooth, the nose, or an ear) An infection that spreads from another part of the body through the bloodstream to the brain Bacteria that enter after a head wound that penetrates the brain, including incisions that are made during brain surgery Sometimes the cause is unknown. Many types of bacteria, including Streptococcal Infections , 