Nocardia Brain Abscess in a Liver Transplant Recipient
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
;
: 396-398, 2011.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-38511
ABSTRACT
Nocardia brain abscess is rare. We report on a unique case of N. farcinica brain abscess in a liver transplant recipient, following Aspergillus fumigatus pneumonia. A 43-year-old liver transplant recipient presented with altered mentality at 2 months after A. fumigates pneumonia. He was successfully treated with surgical removal and antibiotic therapy with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and ceftriaxone.
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Main subject:
Pneumonia
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Aspergillus fumigatus
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Brain
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Brain Abscess
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Ceftriaxone
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Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination
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Transplants
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Liver
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Nocardia
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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