Epidemiology of Brain Abscess: A Retrospective Cohort From a Neurosurgical Tertiary Referral Center in England.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Brain abscess is a serious infection with substantial morbidity and mortality. Current data on the etiology, management, and outcomes are limited. This study describes the epidemiology of brain abscess in a large patient cohort.

Methods

This is a retrospective, observational study of brain abscess at a tertiary referral center. Patients were selected using hospital coding. Demographic, clinical, neurosurgical, and microbiological data were analyzed.

Results

We identified 174 patients with brain abscess admitted between 2012 and 2023 (32 pediatric, 142 adults, 66.7% male). Subdural empyema and parenchymal abscess were the most common abscess types in the pediatric and adult cohorts, respectively. A microbiological diagnosis was made in 74.1% of cases. Sta

SUBMITTER: Allen VB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12625660 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature