Brain abscess caused by Nocardia farcinica in a person living with HIV
Abstract Nocardia farcinica is the most pathogenic Nocardia, which is easy to disseminate. It can be caused by trauma, and even lead to severe lung or central nervous system infection. This report covers a case of Nocardia brain abscess in an HIV patient, who underwent resection of the brain abscess...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-10-01
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Series: | BMC Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-10014-x |