Brain Abscess due to Nocardia otitidiscaviarum: Report of a Case and Review

Marion Hemmersbach-miller Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Gran Canaria Dr. Negrín, Las Palmas de Gran CanariaCorrespondence[email protected]

Alicia Conde Martel Microbiology, University Hospital of Gran Canaria Dr. Negrín, Barranco de La Ballena s/n, 35020, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Ana Bordes Benítez Internal Medicine, University Hospital of Gran Canaria Dr. Negrín, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Ana Ojeda Sosa Microbiology, University Hospital of Gran Canaria Dr. Negrín, Barranco de La Ballena s/n, 35020, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Abstract

We present a case of brain abscess caused by Nocardia otitidiscaviarum in an immunocompromized 44-y-old male. Only 7 other cases of N. otitidiscaviarum brain abscess or involvement were found in the literature. The mortality was 75% despite treatment among cases reviewed. There is a lack of therapeutic guidelines regarding brain abscesses due to Nocardia.

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