Blood, penetrating trauma, and infection in adjoining structures such as the ear or sinuses are all routes in which infectious organisms may reach the brain and cause
A) infection.
B) a stroke.
C) a subdural hematoma.
D) restless legs syndrome (RLS).

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Bacterial infections of the CNS. Infectious organisms may reach the brain through several routes: hematogenously; by direct entry because of penetrating trauma; or by direct spread from adjacent structures, such as the inner ear or the nasal sinuses. Figure 13-24 (From Damjanov I: Pathology for the health-related professions, ed 4, St Louis, 2011, Saunders.)

Blood, Penetrating Trauma, and Infection in Adjoining Structures Such as the Ear