Nocardia brain abscess in a liver transplant recipient

J Korean Neurosurg Soc. 2011 Oct;50(4):396-8. doi: 10.3340/jkns.2011.50.4.396. Epub 2011 Oct 31.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Brain abscess; Liver transplant; Nocardia.

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  • Case Reports