Abstract
We present a case of nocardial (Nocarda transvalensis) brain abscesses in a HIV infected person with CD4 count of 53 cells/ml, who received antitubercular therapy for one year. A magnetic resonance imaging study showed multiple ring-enhancing lesions in right parieto-occipital parenchymal region along with perilesional edema and mass effect. Right posterior temporal burr hole aspiration of the abscesses and postoperative cotrimoxazole and ampicillin-sulbactum therapy cured the patient. It is a case of HIV infection with rare and sole manifestation of multiple cerebral abscesses due to N. transvalensis.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 74-76 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Nepal Medical College journal : NMCJ |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 01-01-2005 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Medicine(all)