Surgical Infectious Diseases
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Included Diseases
Brain Abscess
A serious infection characterized by accumulation of pus (suppuration) within brain tissue, surrounded by a capsule.
Subdural Empyema
A rapidly spreading, life-threatening infection caused by accumulation of pus in the space between the membranes surrounding the brain, requiring emergency treatment.
Spinal Epidural Abscess
A serious infection caused by pus accumulation in the epidural space (the outer compartment of the spinal canal), requiring rapid diagnosis and treatment.
Pott's Disease (Spinal Tuberculosis)
An infection caused by tuberculosis bacteria affecting the spinal bones, characterized by slow progression and can lead to spinal deformity and paralysis if left untreated.
Shunt Infection
Infection of the shunt tube that drains cerebrospinal fluid from the brain with microorganisms.