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abscess, epidural, spinal abscess, an epidural abscess, inflammation that includes a collection of infected material, pus, located between the outer membrane covering the brain, spinal cord, dura, bones, the skull, spine, an epidural abscess, infection, in the area between the bones, the skull, spine, outer meninges, membranes covering the brain, spinal cord, infection is classified, an intracranial epidural abscess, in the skull area, a spinal epidural abscess, found, in the spine area, infection, bacteria, staphylococcus is common, fungus, infected material, pus, frequently includes destroyed tissue cells, white blood cells, live, dead microorganisms, wall off into an abscess, inflammation, the tissues around the abscess in response, infection, most symptoms, due to enlargement, the abscess, surrounding inflammation, lead to tissue compression, in the brain, spinal cord, infection, spread of nearby infections, microorganisms that spread, distant locations via the bloodstream, one-third of patients, no identified source of infection, case of an intracranial epidural abscess, the skull, risk factors, chronic ear infections, mastoiditis, chronic sinusitis, head injury, recent neurosurgery, a spinal epidural abscess seen in patients, bone infections, the vertebral column, vertebral osteomyelitis, skin infections boils, bloodstream infections, after back surgery, invasive procedures involving the spine, people who inject drugs, at increased risk, epidural abscess, rare disorder, nine out of ten cases, in the spine, spinal epidural abscess, infection, spread, bones, the spine, skull, osteomyelitis, spread, spinal fluid, meningitis, lead to a brain abscess, a spinal cord abscess, spinal epidural abscess, fever, back pain, back pain confined, spine, radiate, arms, legs, bowel, bladder incontinence, difficulty urinating, urinary retention, intracranial epidural abscess, headache, fever, lethargy, nausea, vomiting, sinusitis, chronic ear infections, localized pain in those areas, progressive pain, site of recent surgery, neurosurgery, accompanied by fever, neurological symptoms depend on the location, the abscess, varied, weakness, paralysis, decreased ability to move any part, loss of sensation in any area, abnormal changes in sensation, anyone, persistent back pain, fever, headache, fever should have a medical evaluation, should, neurological exam to look, loss of functions movement, sensation, tests ct, cat scan, mri, frequently needed to confirm, an epidural abscess, to establish a diagnosis, the underlying infection causing the abscess, sampling, the abscess, goal of treatment, cure the infection, reduce the risk of permanent neurologic damage, accomplished by a combination, of antibiotics, surgery, in rare cases, antibiotics alone, antibiotics, given intravenously, at least 4-6 weeks, longer time depending on the type of bacteria, extent, surgery, necessary to achieve drainage, removal, the abscess, antibiotics alone have poor penetration into abscesses, surgery, needed to reduce pressure on the spinal cord, brain in order, prevent further loss of neurological function, untreated, outcome is likely to be severe, permanent neurologic damage, death, diagnosed, treated early, chances of recovery, unfortunately, treatment is delayed, irreversible loss of neurological function, recurrence of infection, common disorder is treated, spread of infection, brain abscess, spinal cord abscess, meningitis, permanent neurological damage, brain damage, sensory changes, paralysis, diagnosis, delayed, fever, persistent headache, back pain, symptoms of epidural abscess develop, known risk, the disorder, an epidural abscess, medical emergency, early diagnosis, treatment greatly improve the chance of a good outcome, once neurologic symptoms occur, weakness, paralysis, sensation changes, chances of recovering lost function, diminished, treatment of certain infections, ear infections, sinusitis, bloodstream infections, decrease the risk of an epidural abscess, early diagnosis, essential, prevent complications.