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As pus and other material from an infection accumulate, pressure is exerted on the brain or spinal cord. This pressure can damage the nervous system tissue, possibly permanently. Without treatment, a CNS infection is fatal.
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How deadly are central nervous system infections?
The fatality rate associated with CNS infections ranges from 10% to as high as 40%.
What is the treatment for CNS infections?
A two-pronged approach is taken to treat CNS infections. First, antibiotic therapy against an array of potential infectious bacteria is begun. The second stage involves surgery to drain the infected site.
What are tests for CNS infections?
X-ray, MRI, and CT scans. X-rays detect lesions in internal organs. Computed axial tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are used to diagnose CNS parasitic infections
Can alcohol affect hydrocodone?
it is very dangerous to take them together ,both are CNS depressant.
Are hemostatic bladder infections dangerous?
Yes
Can water infections be dangerous when pregnant?
yes
What are harmful effects of inhalants?
inhalants can cause health hazards like respiratory infections,allergic reactions, Asthma etc.drug inhalants can cause CNS depressants effect.May be some skin infections.
What are the harmful effects of inhalants?
inhalants can cause health hazards like respiratory infections,allergic reactions, asthma etc.drug inhalants can cause CNS depressants effect.May be some skin infections.
Is a lung infection dangerous after getting the all clear of lung cancer and throat and tummy cancer?
Lung infections are dangerous during taking chemotherpay. Becuase, of supression of the immune system by anticancer drugs, opportunistic fungal and bacterial infections are dangerous, after cure, the immune system will be normal, and no danger of such infections.
What is the cns classification of alcohol?
Alcohol is classified as a CNS depressant. Not that it makes you feel depressed or sad but that it lowers the activity of the CNS so our thoughts and reactions are not as quick as they would be when not under the influence of alcohol.
How are central nervous system infections classified?
CNS infections are classified according to the location where they occur. For example, a spinal epidural abscess is located above the dura mater, and a cranial subdural empyema occurs between the dura mater and the arachnoid.
What danger is associated with lice infestations?
Lice infestations are not dangerous infections by themselves.
