Microbiology, Chemotherapy and Mortality of Brain Abscess in Newcastle-upon-Tyne between 1979 and 1988
- 1 January 1990
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
- Vol. 22 (5) , 511-518
- https://doi.org/10.3109/00365549009027089
Abstract
71 patients admitted to Newcastle Regional Neurosurgical Centre between 1979 and 1988 with a diagnosis of brain abscess are reviewed. The overall mortality was 9.9%, with an operative mortality of 7%. The bacteriology of these abscesses is discussed in detail, together with the importance of effective standardized antimicrobial treatment regimens. The low mortality figures appeared to be in direct relationship to early recognition of this condition, prompt surgical intervention and effective chemotherapy.Keywords
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