The histogenesis of cerebral abscess was defined by defined by Britts and associates (1985).
The following stages are recognized in the development of brain abscess:
• Stage 1: Early cerebritis
o Days 1-3
o local inflammatory response surrounding the adventitia of blood vessels
o development of oedema
o beginning of a central necrotic region
• Stage 2: Late cerebritis
o Days 4-9
o Most important pathological changes occur
o Oedema reaches its maximum
o Increase in [...]