Intracranial actinomycosis in juvenile patients: Case report and review of the literature

Fabrizio Puzzilli; Maurizio Salvati; Andrea Ruggeri; Antonino Raco; Roberto Bristot; Stefano Bastianello; Pierpaolo Lunardi

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Intracranial actinomycosis in juvenile patients: Case report and review of the literature

Fabrizio Puzzilli, Maurizio Salvati, Andrea Ruggeri, Antonino Raco, Roberto Bristot, Stefano Bastianello, Pierpaolo Lunardi

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Abstract

A case of actinomycotic brain infection in a juvenile patient is described. Cases of actinomycosis affecting the head and neck are rare, particularly in juvenile patients. In this case complete resolution of the infection was achieved by means of surgical treatment and prolonged antibiotic therapy. The authors emphasize the importance of a combined approach for treatment of this unusual brain infection and stress the difficulties involved in the diagnosis of this pathology.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	463-466
Number of pages	4
Journal	Child's Nervous System
Volume	14
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s003810050262
Publication status	Published - Sept 1998

Keywords

Actinomyces
Actinomycosis
Antibiotics
Brain abscess
Brain infection
Juvenile patient
Surgery

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Clinical Neurology

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