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metastatic spread

Brain Abscess Underlying Cause: Metastatic Spread

Metastatic spread occurs via the bloodstream, from an infection in another location in the body.

Locations include:

Pneumonia
Endocarditis
Abdominal infection:

Abdominal abscess
Peritonitis

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Last Updated: Mar 10, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Brain Abscess References:

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