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Multiple Brain Abscesses in a New-Born Following An Umblical Infection

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Brain abscess is a rare and dangerous condition in infants, usually solitary and need surgical intervention. A case of multiple brain abscesses are very eare in the pediatric age-group and surgical drainage is lifesaving. This is a report of one case of multiple brain abscesses in a 30 days –old baby who presented with seizures and enlargement of head with history of umbilical infection (omphalitis). Cerebro-cerebellar Computed Tomography (CT) scan and Magnetic Resonnance limaging (MRI) reflect multiple abscesses in both hemispheres and posteririor fossa. Surgical drainage of the oncesses was performed. Intrathecal vancomycin and intravenous meropenem was given. The patient’s course was aneveniful. A case of multiple brain abscesses is rare and life-thereatening, particularly in children. Surgical drainage combined with specific antibiotic therapy is recommed in these patients.

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Judul Seri

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No. Panggil

Medicinus:3(1):18-22

Penerbit

Tangerang : FK Universitas Pelita Harapan., 2009

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Bahasa

English

ISBN/ISSN

1978-3094

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Subjek

infant
BRAIN ABSCESS

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