Recurrent pyogenic brain abscess in immunocompetent patient by Bacteroides fragilis: A silent cause of concern

IF 1.4 4区医学 Q4 IMMUNOLOGY

Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology Pub Date : 2024-08-14 DOI:10.1016/j.ijmmb.2024.100702

Sonu Kumari Agrawal , Tanu Sagar , P Sarat Chandra , Rama Chaudhry

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Abstract

Anaerobic bacteria are rare but important cause of otogenic brain abscess. Improved patient management techniques and early clinical and laboratory diagnosis of otogenic infections are necessary to reduce the risk of intracranial complications. Here we present a case of recurrent pyogenic brain abscess caused by Bacteroides fragilis secondary to otitis media.

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由脆弱拟杆菌引起的免疫功能正常患者的复发性化脓性脑脓肿：令人担忧的隐患

厌氧菌是耳源性脑脓肿的罕见但重要的病因。要降低颅内并发症的风险，就必须改进患者管理技术，及早进行耳源性感染的临床和实验室诊断。在此，我们介绍一例由脆弱拟杆菌继发中耳炎引起的复发性化脓性脑脓肿病例。

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Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology IMMUNOLOGY-

CiteScore

2.20

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0.00%

发文量

154

审稿时长

73 days

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