An unusual case of brain abscess by Gemella morbillorum

Jpn J Infect Dis. 2006 Apr;59(2):126-8.

Abstract

A case of deep brain abscess by Gemella morbillorum is described. Due to high fever, lethargy, severe headache, and the risk of intraventricular rupture of the suppurative lesion, a CT-guided stereotactic aspiration of the abscess was successfully performed. The patient responded well to a 6-week course of meropenem, metronidazole, and fluconazole. Gemella spp. should not be considered as trivial commensals of the mucous membranes, but appear as emerging pathogens involved in endocarditis, septic shock, and necrotizing pneumonia, as well as in serious intracranial infections.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Brain Abscess / diagnosis
  • Brain Abscess / diagnostic imaging
  • Brain Abscess / microbiology*
  • Brain Abscess / therapy
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / diagnosis
  • Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / diagnostic imaging
  • Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / microbiology*
  • Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / therapy
  • Humans
  • Staphylococcaceae / isolation & purification*
  • Stereotaxic Techniques*
  • Suction / methods*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents