Brain abscess caused by Citrobacter koseri infection in an adult

Neurosciences (Riyadh). 2015 Apr;20(2):170-2. doi: 10.17712/nsj.2015.2.20140749.

Abstract

Citrobacter koseri is a gram-negative bacillus that causes mostly meningitis and brain abscesses in neonates and infants. However, brain abscess caused by Citrobacter koseri infection in an adult is extremely rare, and only 2 cases have been described. Here, we reported a 73-year-old male presenting with a 3-week headache. A history of diabetes mellitus was noted. The images revealed a brain abscess in the left frontal lobe and pus culture confirmed the growth of Citrobacter koseri. The clinical symptoms improved completely postoperatively.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Brain Abscess / etiology*
  • Brain Abscess / microbiology*
  • Brain Abscess / surgery
  • Citrobacter koseri*
  • Enterobacteriaceae Infections / complications*
  • Enterobacteriaceae Infections / microbiology*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome