A 13- year- old patient with acute cerebral nocardiosis: Case report and review.

Przegl Epidemiol

Dział Diagnostyki Obrazowej, Szpital Specjalistyczny im. S. Żeromskiego, Polska.

Published: September 2024

AI Article Synopsis

  • Cerebral nocardiosis is a rare and serious infection primarily affecting adults with weakened immune systems, often leading to late diagnoses and severe complications.
  • A case report highlights a young patient's full recovery, emphasizing the importance of timely diagnosis and targeted treatment.
  • The study underscores the critical role of collaborative efforts among clinicians, microbiologists, and radiologists in effectively diagnosing and managing this disease.

Article Abstract

Cerebral nocardiosis is an extremely rare and serious disease that mainly affects immunocompromised adults. Due to the non-specific clinical symptoms and difficult and long diagnostics, the diagnosis is often made late, often resulting in serious complications and patient's death. The case report presented below concerns a young patient whose complete recovery was achieved thanks to an accurate diagnosis and quick initiation of targeted treatment. The study aimed to present a rare infectious disease, drawing attention to the value of bacterioscopic examination and the special need for cooperation between a clinician, a microbiologist and a radiologist.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.32394/pe/189767DOI Listing

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