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Would a mri show brain infection?
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Yes, not always : Depends on the type of infection. A larger abscess will be detected. More diffuse infections such as meningitis may reveal characteristic suggestive of an infection. Usually need to combine clinical history, exam, blood tests, CSF analysis +/- ct/mri to make diagnosis of a brain infection.
Answered 9/12/2019
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