ICD-10 Code A54.82 | Gonococcal brain abscess Symptoms, Diagnosis, Billing

Common symptoms include severe headache, fever, altered mental status, and focal neurological deficits. Patients may also experience seizures as the condition progresses.

Diagnosis typically involves a combination of clinical evaluation, imaging studies such as CT or MRI, and laboratory tests to confirm the presence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Treatment usually involves intravenous antibiotics, such as ceftriaxone, and may require surgical intervention for abscess drainage depending on the severity and location.

While the abscess itself is not contagious, the underlying gonococcal infection can be transmitted through sexual contact. Safe practices are essential to prevent spread.