Question 1

what are the symptoms of viral infection of the brain?

Accepted Answer

Many.: There can be a virus infection of the brain (encephalitis) or the coverings of the brain (meningitis). Symptoms can range from headache and stiff neck to confusion, sleepiness, seizures, and even coma.

Question 2

hospitalization. an mri was taken and showed a massive infection in front of the brain. how is this possible?

Accepted Answer

Brain infection: Infectious agents can get to the brain via the bloodstream.  Infection of the lining of the brain(meningitis) or the substance of the brain(cerebritis) can occur.  Abscesses can also form.

Question 3

i am a basket case. my son has brain and spinal infections. can you tell me something about it?

Accepted Answer

Serious: These are the worst places to have infections.  Your doctors will be vigilant and aggressive in treating infection in the brain tissue and spinal cord.  These infections can be in the covering of the brain/spinal cord or in the tissue itself.  Each requires different treatment.  They usually come from another location and spread to the central nervous system.  I hope your son does very well.

Question 4

i am a nervous wreck. my daughter has brain and spinal infections. can you tell me about it?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics/workup: Your daughter needs an evaluation for the source of  her infections. She may have a heart infection, skin or sinus tract allowing spinal fluid to leak, blood or urinary tract infection. Whatever age your daughter is the source of the infection must be found if possible. Infections of the brain/spinal cord that become abscesses need to be drained so they can resolve. Prayerfully she will get better.

Question 5

are brain infections usually fatal?

Accepted Answer

No: Most are cured with antibiotics and surgery when necessary.

Question 6

how do you diagnose a brain infection?

Accepted Answer

Encephalitis?: Brain abscess, encephalitis, and others can be evaluated using imaging studies like an MRI and others, a lumbar puncture, serologies, but primarily focused around findings on history and physical exam.

Question 7

can brain infection makes a person crazy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Encephalitis in any form can affect mental status is the patient survives.

Question 8

how does an infection in the brain occur?

Accepted Answer

Several ways: An infection can reach the brain several ways. Most of the time it is through blood, from another source of infection in the body like the heart, throat or upper airways. Sometimes, it can spread to the brain directly from nearby structures like the sinuses or inner ear. When there is trauma/skull fracture with an open wound, infective organisms can enter the brain directly from the outside.

Question 9

what are the key symptoms of brain and spinal infections?

Accepted Answer

Several: Fever, headache, photophobia, phonophobia, nausea and vomiting, stiff neck, alterations in sensorium and changes in mentation all may occur, along with localizing abnormalities of nerve function, which may include paralysis of some areas of the body.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: brain and spinal infections?

Accepted Answer

Brain &amp; spine infect: Spread &amp; multiplication of pathogenic microbes such as parasites, viruses, fungi or bacteria impacting the brain &amp; spine.

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