Question
A child experiencing headaches and vomiting was suspected of having an intracranial infection during their initial visit to the Second Affiliated Children’s Hospital of Wenzhou. What are the common symptoms of intracranial infections? What tests are needed to confirm the diagnosis?
Answer
Intracranial infections may be accompanied by symptoms such as headaches, vomiting, coma, body imbalance, and fever, which could be signs of meningitis, encephalitis, or brain abscess. To make a definitive diagnosis, brain spinal fluid examination, brain imaging, and other related tests must be conducted to promptly determine the cause and begin treatment, preventing the progression of the condition and the occurrence of complications.