Clinical Picture and Outcomes in Patients Diagnosed with Brain Abscess

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Infectious Diseases
• Public Health

Background:

• Brain abscess is a serious intracranial infection.
• Factors influencing patient outcomes and hospital stay duration require identification.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify factors impacting the clinical course, prognosis, and length of hospital stay in brain abscess patients.
• To inform clinical management strategies for brain abscess.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective study of 84 inpatients with confirmed brain abscess.
• Multiple linear regression analysis to evaluate factors affecting hospitalization length.

Main Results:

• Older age was associated with a longer hospital stay.
• Larger brain abscess diameter significantly correlated with increased hospitalization duration.

Conclusions:

• Early recognition and management of central nervous system infections, particularly in high-risk individuals, can reduce brain abscess incidence and improve prognosis.
• Clinical factors such as age and abscess size should guide admission management to mitigate adverse outcomes.