Brain abscess induced by Propionibacterium acnes in a patient with severe chronic sinusitis.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Propionibacterium acnes has long been considered a contaminant organism. However, recently the isolation of this emerging pathogen has become a more difficult clinical challenge. Infections of the central nervous system caused by P. acnes have been strongly associated with neurosurgical procedures. We describe a patient with Propionibacterium acnes cerebral abscess developed as consequence of a severe chronic sinus disease.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Zaffiri, L; Abdulmassih, R; Boyaji, S; Bagh, I; Campbell, AR; Loehrke, ME
Published Date
- July 2013
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 36 / 3
Start / End Page
- 325 - 329
PubMed ID
- 23912875
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1121-7138
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- Italy