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British Journal of Neurosurgery Volume 22, 2008 - Issue 4
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A case of brain abscess due to Entamoeba species, Eikenella corrodens and Prevotella species

Ü Özüm Departments of NeurosurgeryCorrespondence[email protected]
,
Ö Karadağ Departments of Neurosurgery
,
R. Eği˙lmez Pathology
,
A. Engi˙n Infectious Disease
,
İ Öztoprak Radiology
&
S. Özçeli˙k Parasitology, Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine, Sivas, Turkey
Pages 596-598 | Received 17 Sep 2007, Accepted 01 Jan 2008, Published online: 06 Jul 2009
 
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Abstract

We report a case of brain abscess due to multiple pathogens including Entamoeba species, Eikenella corrodens and Prevotella species. Patient had odontogenic infection without any site of amoebic infestation. Complete recovery was achieved with surgical treatment and antimicrobial therapy.

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