Which of the following is true concerning intracerebral bacterial abscesses? a. they can look similar to a malignant tumor on CT scan b. a lumbar puncture is a mandatory part of the workup c. the patient typically presents with high fever, chills, and a markedly elevated white blood count d. a source of infection elsewhere in the body is almost never found e. none of the above

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1. Which of the following is true concerning intracerebral bacterial abscesses? a. they can look similar to a malignant tumor on CT scan b. a lumbar puncture is a mandatory part of the workup c. the patient typically presents with high fever, chills, and a markedly elevated white blood count d. a source of infection elsewhere in the body is almost never found e. none of the above