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. 1991 Sep;156(9):497-9.

Case reports Rhizopus brain abscess: report of a case and review of the literature

J Riefler 3rd  1 , J Batbouta, D F Uphoff
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  • PMID: 1961435
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Case reports Rhizopus brain abscess: report of a case and review of the literature

J Riefler 3rd et al. 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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