Otogenic Cerebellar Abscess with Polymicrobial Anaerobic Infection in a Young Female- A Rare Presentation.
Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
; 76(1): 1195-1198, 2024 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
Brain abscess is a serious clinical condition caused by a localized collection of pus within the brain tissue. This typically occurs as a result of an infection that originates from a nearby area, such as an ear, sinus, or dental infection, or an infection in the bloodstream. Streptococcus and Staphylococcus species are the most common organisms implicated in brain abscesses. Apart from aerobic growth, cases of mixed infections of both aerobic and anaerobic organisms are also commonly reported in the literature. Herein we report a 23-year-old immunocompetent female with chronic otitis media who presented with cerebellar abscess where the aerobic growth was sterile and anaerobic culture revealed pure growth of dual anaerobes viz
Peptostreptococcus and Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron. This case highlights the importance of prompt diagnosis and management of polymicrobial anaerobic infection in cases of brain abscess.
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Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
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