A case of brain abscess due to Entamoeba species, Eikenella corrodens and Prevotella species

ÖZÜM Ü., Karadaǧ Ö., Eǧilmez R., Engin A., Öztoprak İ., Özçelik S.

British Journal of Neurosurgery, cilt.22, sa.4, ss.596-598, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 22 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2008
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/02688690801894646
  • Dergi Adı: British Journal of Neurosurgery
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.596-598
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Brain abscess, Eikenella corrodens, Entamoeba gingivalis, Entamoeba histolytica, Prevotella species
  • Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

We report a case of brain abscess due to multiple pathogens including Entamoeba species, Eikenella corrodens and Prevotella species. Patient had odontogenic infection without any site of amoebic infestation. Complete recovery was achieved with surgical treatment and antimicrobial therapy. © The Neurosurgical Foundation.