Leuconostoc species are emerging pathogens that can cause severe infections, particularly in immunocompromised patients. Using molecular methods, we identified Leuconostoc mesenteroides as the cause of a brain abscess which was successfully treated by surgery and antimicrobial treatment. This is the first report of brain abscess caused by this species.
Albanese, A., Spanu, T., Sali, M., Novegno, F., D'Inzeo, T., Santangelo, R., Mangiola, A., Anile, C., Fadda, G., Molecular identification of Leuconostoc mesenteroides as a cause of brain abscess in an immunocompromised patient, <<JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY>>, 2006; 44 (8): 3044-3045. [doi:10.1128/JCM.00448-06] [http://hdl.handle.net/10807/14463]
Molecular identification of Leuconostoc mesenteroides as a cause of brain abscess in an immunocompromised patient
Albanese, Alessio;Spanu, Teresa;Sali, Michela;D'Inzeo, Tiziana;Santangelo, Rosaria;Mangiola, Annunziato;Anile, Carmelo;Fadda, Giovanni
2006
Abstract
Leuconostoc species are emerging pathogens that can cause severe infections, particularly in immunocompromised patients. Using molecular methods, we identified Leuconostoc mesenteroides as the cause of a brain abscess which was successfully treated by surgery and antimicrobial treatment. This is the first report of brain abscess caused by this species.
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