Central nervous system (CNS) infections are rare diseases that are associated with
considerable morbidity and mortality. Increased knowledge based on contemporary data is …

Background Early switch to oral antimicrobials has been suggested as a treatment strategy
in patients with brain abscess, but the practice is controversial. Objectives This review aimed …

Abstract Scope These European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
guidelines are intended for clinicians involved in diagnosis and treatment of brain abscess …

Studies on brain abscess are hampered by single-centre design with limited sample size
and incomplete follow-up. Thus, robust analyses on clinical prognostic factors remain …

Objective To describe risk and risk factors of epilepsy after hospitalization for brain infection
in adults in Sweden. Methods This was a matched retrospective cohort study based on the …

Background Oral cavity bacteria are the most frequent etiology of brain abscess. Yet, data on
the clinical presentation and outcome are scarce. Methods We performed a nationwide …

Background and Objectives Epilepsy in patients with brain abscess is frequent, but risk
factors and prognosis remain undetermined. This study examined risk factors of epilepsy …

Objectives To report on population-based epidemiological trends in central nervous system
(CNS) abscesses and empyemas in England over five decades. Methods Trend analyses of …

Background Brain abscesses are frequently caused by oral cavity bacteria, but whether
dental status and invasive dental procedures are important risk factors is unknown. Methods …

Background The Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) is a straightforward and objective
tool for nutritional screening in older patients and has been demonstrated to possess …