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Case reports Rhizopus brain abscess: report of a case and review of the literature
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Case reports Rhizopus brain abscess: report of a case and review of the literature
Mil Med.
1991 Sep.
Abstract
The case of a 34-year-old intravenous drug abuser who survived brain abscess due to Rhizopus arrhizus is presented. The diagnosis was made by brain biopsy. Fungal brain abscess is a rare complication of IV drug abuse. Phycomycetes cause venous thrombosis and infarction of brain tissue. Medical versus surgical options are discussed.
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