CDC Investigates Spike in Rare Brain Infections in Nevada Children
Health officials are investigating a cluster of a rare brain infection in children in Nevada, with 18 cases of intracranial abscesses found in children in 2022, up from about four cases per year between 2015 and 2021. Most of the cases occurred in males with a median age of 12 years old, and the most common bacterial pathogen was Streptococcus intermedius. Medical professionals can treat cerebral abscesses with strong antibiotics and other medications, such as steroids and drugs to prevent seizures.