Epidural abscess is generally a medical emergency and requires prompt treatment. The treatment of epidural abscess generally involves a combined medical and surgical approach. Antimicrobial therapy for intracranial epidural abscess includes metronidazole, a third generation cephalosporin, and either penicillin or vancomycin. Antimicrobial therapy for spinal epidural abscess includes vancomycin, cefepime, ceftazidime, and meropenem.
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Brain abscess medical therapy
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