Brain abscess by Kocuria rosea : Case report and literature review

Abstract Brain abscess is one of the most serious complications of head and neck infections (Tunkel, 2010 [1]). Defined as a focal intracranial infection that is initiated as an area of cerebritis and evolves into a collection of pus surrounded by a vascularized capsule (Tunkel and Scheld, 2011 [2])...

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Published in:Interdisciplinary neurosurgery : Advanced techniques and case management 2017-03, Vol.7 (C), p.59-61
Main Authors: Muñoz Montoya, Juan Esteban, Maldonado Moran, Miguel Ángel, Barragan Ardila, Jorge Alberto, Cavanzo Henao, Paula Giovanna, Muñoz Rodriguez, Erik Edgardo, Centanaro Meza, Gabriel Alfonso
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Language:English
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Brain abscess
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Neurosurgery
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Summary:Abstract Brain abscess is one of the most serious complications of head and neck infections (Tunkel, 2010 [1]). Defined as a focal intracranial infection that is initiated as an area of cerebritis and evolves into a collection of pus surrounded by a vascularized capsule (Tunkel and Scheld, 2011 [2]). The infectious agents depend on the pathogenesis of the infection and the presence of various predisposing conditions, however, in general: Streptococcus sp. is the most frequent microorganism (Tunkel and Scheld, 2011 [2]: Greenberg, 2010 [3]). In this article we report a case of brain abscess caused by Kocuria rosea , an entity that has not been reported previously in literature.
ISSN:2214-7519
2214-7519
DOI:10.1016/j.inat.2016.11.007