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Multiple brain abscesses caused by infection with Candida glabrata: A case report

  • Authors:
    • Zifeng Zhu
    • Zhehao Huang
    • Zhenshengnan Li
    • Xianglan Li
    • Chao Du
    • Yu Tian
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  • Published online on: January 4, 2018     https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2018.5692
  • Pages: 2374-2380
  • Copyright: © Zhu et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Abstract

The present case report described the initial diagnosis of a 25‑year old female with a brain abscess consisting of two lesions 0.2 and 2.9 cm3 in volume. The patient was initially treated with antibiotics; however, 2 months following initial treatment, the patient's condition deteriorated and she became vegetative. Following transfer to the China‑Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University (Jilin, China) the two lesions had grown in volume to 9.0 and 13.0 cm3, respectively. The results of magnetic resonance spectroscopy and plasma 1‑3‑β‑D‑glucan activity suggested a possible fungal infection. Subsequently, a stereotactic biopsy was conducted, fluid was cultured and itraconazole treatment was initiated. Analysis of cultures confirmed a Candida glabrata infection and antifungal treatment was continued. Shortly following surgery, the patient regained consciousness and the ability to eat and speak. A follow‑up MRI 8 months following biopsy confirmed disappearance of all lesions and no recurrence. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first English‑language report of a brain abscess caused primarily by Candida glabrata.
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Zhu Z, Huang Z, Li Z, Li X, Du C and Tian Y: Multiple brain abscesses caused by infection with Candida glabrata: A case report. Exp Ther Med 15: 2374-2380, 2018
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Zhu, Z., Huang, Z., Li, Z., Li, X., Du, C., & Tian, Y. (2018). Multiple brain abscesses caused by infection with Candida glabrata: A case report. Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 15, 2374-2380. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2018.5692
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Zhu, Z., Huang, Z., Li, Z., Li, X., Du, C., Tian, Y."Multiple brain abscesses caused by infection with Candida glabrata: A case report". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 15.3 (2018): 2374-2380.
Chicago
Zhu, Z., Huang, Z., Li, Z., Li, X., Du, C., Tian, Y."Multiple brain abscesses caused by infection with Candida glabrata: A case report". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 15, no. 3 (2018): 2374-2380. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2018.5692