Question
What is the treatment for child empyema of the brain, how long does it take, is the mortality rate high, and what are the main symptoms?
Answer
Based on your description, empyema of the brain is a severe intracranial infection caused by any pyogenic bacteria. The most common pathogens are meningococcus, haemophilus, and pneumococcus. The treatment plan usually includes hospitalization to identify the causative bacteria and antibiotic therapy through intravenous injection. It is recommended that you be hospitalized for standard treatment. The prognosis of empyema of the brain depends on early diagnosis and timely, adequate, and rational use of antibiotics. If antibiotics are used rationally and adequately in the early stages, the prognosis for most patients is good. However, the mortality rate from empyema of the brain remains relatively high. The main symptoms include convulsions, vomiting, decreased appetite, and bulging fontanelle.