these abscesses had similar characteristics : they occurred with the highest frequency in the second and the third decade of life , had a higher incidence in males , the otorhinolaryngologic infection had a chronic course with frequent recidives , propagation of the infection from the original focus occurred by continuity or through the venous system , and the clinical picture was marked by symptoms of local and general infection , by meningeal manifestation , and frequently by altered consciousness ( somnolence , confusion ) .
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abscesses
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infection