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doi: 10.1111/j.1699-0463.1985.tb02896.x.
Actinomycotic infections of the central nervous system. Two case reports
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- DOI: 10.1111/j.1699-0463.1985.tb02896.x
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Actinomycotic infections of the central nervous system. Two case reports
Acta Pathol Microbiol Immunol Scand B.
1985 Oct.
Abstract
Two cases of CNS infections caused by Actinomyces israelii one a fatal case of brain abscess and the other a case of subdural empyema with complete recovery, are reported. One of the patients suffered from a congenital ventricular septal defect, and in both patients a pulmonary focus was found. When slow-growing bacteria such as Actinomyces may be suspected, it is important to cultivate anaerobically for at least five days.
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