Actinomyces Naeslundii and Aggregatibacter Aphrophilus Brain Abscess in an Adolescent

Authors

  • Michael Croix
  • Christopher Schwarz
  • Ryan Breuer
  • Amanda B. Hassinger
  • Kunal Chadha
  • Mark Daniel Hicar

Abstract

We report the case of a child with a brain abscess from which Actinomyces naeslundii and Aggregatibacter aphrophilus were isolated. The is the first case describing A. naeslundii causing a brain abscess. This case highlights the association of these two organisms which may affect antibiotic choice and therapy length.

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2019-11-04

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Croix, M., Schwarz, C., Breuer, R., Hassinger, A. B., Chadha, K., & Hicar, M. D. (2019). Actinomyces Naeslundii and Aggregatibacter Aphrophilus Brain Abscess in an Adolescent. Archives of Clinical and Medical Case Reports, 409–413. Retrieved from https://fortunejournals.org/ojs/index.php/acmcr/article/view/22167

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