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, vol.22, no.4, pp.596-598, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 22 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/02688690801894646
  • Journal Name: British Journal of Neurosurgery
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.596-598
  • Keywords: Brain abscess, Eikenella corrodens, Entamoeba gingivalis, Entamoeba histolytica, Prevotella species
  • Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Affiliated: No

Abstract

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.