What is the most common early symptom of a brain abscess?
a. Neck rigidity
b. Vomiting
c. Drowsiness
d. Headache
ANS: D
Early manifestations include low-grade fever, headache (most common symptom), nausea and vomiting, neck pain and stiffness, confusion, drowsiness, sensory deficits, and communication deficits.
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