Title: Brain Abscess: A Case Report
Authors: Dr Mayuri Shrivastava, Dr Santwana Verma, Dr Vineeta Sharma, Dr Poonam Samyal, Dr Arti Behl
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i9.61
Abstract
This report describes a male adult who developed brain abscess following craniotomy associated with ear infection. Following identification of Pseudomonas aeruginosa as the underlying bacterial infection, proper medical management was started. The patient was recovered and discharged from the hospital.
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