Common signs and symptoms of a cerebral abscess include:

A) hemiplegia, low-grade fever, hyperactivity, and a diffuse stabbing headache.
B) paralysis below the waist, high fever, a diffuse headache, and slurred speech.
C) high-grade fever, persistent localized headache, confusion, and focal impairment.
D) an absence of fever, severe localized headache, and vomiting without nausea.


Answer: C) high-grade fever, persistent localized headache, confusion, and focal impairment.

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