Case of Rickettsia typhi -induced Brain Abscess Mimicking Brain Tumor

Murine typhus is one of the most prevalent rickettsial infections in the world, caused by the bacterial genus . Though the disease manifests a relatively benign clinical course with fever, rash, and headache being the 3 classic symptoms, neurological complications may arise in patients that could be...

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Published in:Osong public health and research perspectives 2018, 9(3), , pp.122-125
Main Authors: Jang, Yoonhyuk, Moon, Jangsup, Jun, Jin-Sun, Kim, Tae-Joon, Park, Kyung-Il, Lee, Soon-Tae, Jung, Keun-Hwa, Lee, Sang Kun, Chu, Kon
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Language:English
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Short Communication
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Summary:Murine typhus is one of the most prevalent rickettsial infections in the world, caused by the bacterial genus . Though the disease manifests a relatively benign clinical course with fever, rash, and headache being the 3 classic symptoms, neurological complications may arise in patients that could become permanent. In this case study, a patient with a brain abscess caused by infection is described. Based upon the recent reemergence of arthropod-borne disease, the findings in this case are significant; can cause a brain abscess that mimics a brain tumor, which delays the diagnosis and appropriate management of the disease. Murine typhus should always be considered when performing the differential diagnosis of brain abscesses in South Korea.
ISSN:2210-9099
2233-6052
DOI:10.24171/j.phrp.2018.9.3.07