Brain abscesses in neonates are extremely rare and usually occur in patients with certain risk factors. A 26 days child presented to the emergency with fever, irritability and not sucking well. CT revealed a large left frontal lobe abscess which was managed with burr hole and a drainage tube with concurrent intravenous antibiotics.
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