Which is INCORRECT regarding cerebral abscess?

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CT without contrast may miss the diagnosis.

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Classical triad of headache, fever and focal neurological deficit occurs in over 80% of patients.

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Lumbar puncture is contraindicated.

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Spread is haematogenous, contiguous or from neursurg or penetrating trauma.

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Anaerobes predominate as infecting organisms.

1.	Which is INCORRECT regarding cerebral abscess?
A.	Classical triad of headache, fever and focal neurological deficit occurs in over 80% of patients.
B.	CT without contrast may miss the diagnosis.
C.	Lumbar puncture is contraindicated.
D.	Spread is haematogenous, contiguous or from neursurg or penetrating trauma.
E.	Anaerobes predominate as infecting organisms.
Answer» B. CT without contrast may miss the diagnosis.

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