A rare case of Blastomyces dermatitidis brain abscess in an immunocompetent host

A rare case of Blastomyces dermatitidis brain abscess in an immunocompetent host

Here we present a case of a 41-year old immunocompetent female from central Maryland, who presented with new onset seizures. Magnetic resonance imaging of brain revealed a solitary ring-enhancing lesion. Stereotactic brain biopsy confirmed Blastomyces dermatitidis brain abscess. Patient's clini...

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Main Authors: Magdalena Slomka, James Doub
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-06-01
Series:Medical Mycology Case Reports
Subjects:
Blastomyces dermatitidis
Fungal brain abscess
Dimorphic fungi
Endemic mycoses
Drug induced
Pancytopenia
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211753920300154

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