Disseminated cerebral cryptococcoma mimicking glioblastoma - A case report.".

We discuss a rare instance of cryptococcoma caused by Cryptococcus gattii in a 55-year-old woman initially treated for suspected COVID bronchopneumonia. The diagnosis posed a challenge due to vague symptoms and unclear imaging findings suggesting malignancy. Postoperative samples confirmed the presence of Cryptococcus gattii through culture of brain tissue and blood.

Pertinence of Streptococcus anginosus group in intracerebral abscesses in the era of extended antibiotic resistance.

Aims: • To study the incidence of Streptococcus anginosus group (SAG) in pyogenic or community acquired intra cerebral abscess. • To understand the risk factors for the same. • To analyze the specific radiological features and clinical outcome after surgery and antibiotic therapy.

Successful treatment of primary cerebral mucormycosis: Role of microbiologist.

Fungal brain abscess is rare with a rapidly progressive disease with fulminant course and invariably fatal outcome, unless diagnosed early and treated rapidly. We report a 56-year-old woman diagnosed to have fungal abscess who recovered completely following amphotericin B treatment. She presented with weakness of the right hand, deviation of mouth to left and aphasia for 2 days.

Comparison of suction above cuff and standard endotracheal tubes in neurological patients for the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia and in-hospital outcome: A randomized controlled pilot study.

Background: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common complication with endotracheal intubation. The occurrence of VAP results in significant mortality and morbidity. Earlier studies have shown reduction in the incidence of VAP with subglottic secretion drainage.