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How long is it supposed to it take an ear infection to form into a brain abscess?
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Several weaks: An ear infection leading to a brain abscess is a relatively rare condition, but can happen. The usual time course between a bad ear infection and the development of a brain abscess is several weeks.
Answered 10/4/2013
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