Rise in pediatric intracranial infections

Rise in pediatric intracranial infections

Pediatric intracranial infections, encompassing conditions like brain abscesses, epidural empyemas, and subdural empyemas, present significant clinical challenges in pediatric healthcare. The rise in these infections, particularly those associated with Streptococcus species, has prompted a heightened focus on understanding the causes, symptoms, and effective treatments for these serious conditions. Causes and Epidemiology The causes of pediatric…