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will call you back within one business day. A brain abscess is
an infection in the brain caused by bacteria or fungus. In
response to the infection, the body forms a sac around the
affected area. A brain abscess can press on the brain, damage
tissue, or block blood vessels in the brain. It is a serious and
life-threatening condition that must be treated right away. With
treatment, many children can recover with no complications. Your
child may have developed a brain abscess in one of the following
ways: Bacteria or fungus may have traveled through the
bloodstream to the brain from another area of infection in the
body. Bacteria or fungus may have entered the brain directly
through a wound such as a head injury. Symptoms for a brain
abscess can come on slowly or suddenly. They can include: Nausea
or vomiting Seizures or convulsions Trouble with vision, speech,
balance, or movement Your child will likely see a pediatric
neurologist for diagnosis and