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Complications of Brain abscess

Multiple brain abscesses are very uncommon. They usually only happen in people whose immune systems are not working properly, for example people with AIDS.

People who survive a brain abscess may suffer damage to the brain. This can mean they develop epileptic fits, or lose abilities such as movement, speech or sight. Sometimes the damage is permanent; in other cases these abilities return over time.

If infection spreads into a part of the brain called the meninges, the infection can develop into the life-threatening condition meningitis.

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