Multiple brain abscesses caused by Fusobacterium nucleatum treated conservatively

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Heckmann, JG
Lang, CJG
Hartl, H
Tomandl, B
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[1] Univ Hosp Erlangen Nurnberg, Dept Neurol, D-91054 Erlangen, Germany
[2] Univ Hosp Erlangen Nurnberg, Dept Neuroradiol, D-91054 Erlangen, Germany
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10.1017/S0317167100002717
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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Background: Multiple brain abscesses are serious neurological problems with high mortality and disabling morbidity. The frequency is rising as a result of AIDS and the increasing number of immunocompromised patients. Case study: A 59-year-old woman developed signs and symptoms of diffuse brain dysfunction including fever and neck stiffness. A brain CT scan demonstrated nine contrast-enhancing ring-shaped lesions. Analysis of the cerebrospinal fluid using PCR-technique revealed DNA of Fusobacterium nucleation. Conservative treatment with antibiotics was successful. The patient recovered with only mild cognitive deficits. Results: The experience of our patient and the review of the literature indicate that multiple brain abscesses due to Fusobacterium nucleatum are rare. The most probable source is oral infection. Conclusion: Multiple brain abscesses may be caused by Fusobacterium nucleation. Cerebrospinal fluid analysis using PCR technique is helpful with diagnosis. Conservative management can be successful.
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