Q. Which is INCORRECT regarding cerebral abscess? (Solved)
1. Classical triad of headache, fever and focal neurological deficit occurs in over 80% of patients.
2. CT without contrast may miss the diagnosis.
3. Lumbar puncture is contraindicated.
4. Spread is haematogenous, contiguous or from neursurg or penetrating trauma.
5. Anaerobes predominate as infecting organisms.
- a. Classical triad of headache, fever and focal neurological deficit occurs in over 80% of patients.