Concurrent Nocardia Related Brain Abscess and Semi-Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis in an Immunocompetent Patient
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
;
: 305-307, 2011.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-199078
ABSTRACT
We describe here the first case of a concurrent brain abscess caused by Norcardia spp. and semi-invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in an immunocompetent patient. After one year of appropriate antimicrobial therapy and surgical drainage of the brain abscess, the nocardia brain abscess and pulmonary aspergillosis have resolved.
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Main subject:
Brain
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Brain Abscess
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Drainage
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Pulmonary Aspergillosis
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Nocardia
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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