Nocardia brain abscess is rare. We report on a unique case of N. farcinica brain abscess in a liver transplant recipient, following Aspergillus fumigatus pneumonia. A 43-year-old liver transplant recipient presented with altered mentality at 2 months after A. fumigates pneumonia. He was successfully treated with surgical removal and antibiotic therapy with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and ceftriaxone.
作者:Jung Hyeon, Moon;Won-Sang, Cho;Hyun-Seung, Kang;Jeong Eun, Kim
来源:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 2011 年 50卷 4期