Brain abscess and periodontal pathogens (Fusobacterium Nucleatum). Report of a case

Patients who develop brain abscesses must be evaluated through a complete set of diagnostic tests including a microbiological and clinical periodontal assessment. A genetic comparison of the pathogens from intracranial/extracranial sites is necessary.

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Clinical case reports 2020, Vol.8 (12), p.2488-2493
Main Authors: Franceschi, Debora, Giuliani, Valentina, Giuntini, Veronica, Pini Prato, Giovanpaolo
Format: Report
Language:English
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:Patients who develop brain abscesses must be evaluated through a complete set of diagnostic tests including a microbiological and clinical periodontal assessment. A genetic comparison of the pathogens from intracranial/extracranial sites is necessary.
ISSN:2050-0904
2050-0904
DOI:10.1002/ccr3.3173