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What is the first part of the brain affected by bacterial meningitis caused by ear infection?
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Local spread : Ear infections can lead to abscess most commonly affecting the temporal lobe or if leading to meningitis can cause whole brain involvement. Depending on the bacteria type certain nerve (ie hearing nerves) may be affected more than others.
Answered 5/24/2021
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